Direct aid to Abbas is mulled; Funds would help Palestinian Authority battle Hamas.(NATION)

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: July 2, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Joseph Curl, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The White House is weighing whether to resume direct financial aid to the Palestinian Authority, despite a three-year violent spree by Palestinian terrorist groups that has left hundreds of Israelis dead.

"We've made no decision about what level of potential increase in funds there would be," White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said yesterday. "But the very fact we are involved in these discussions directly with the Palestinian Authority is a hopeful sign."

Palestinians are scheduled to receive $200 million in U.S. funds this ...

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