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EU to give 105m euros in aid to Palestinians |
2006-06-24 |
BRUSSELS: The European Commission said Friday that it was to begin releasing 105 million euros in aid to Palestinians, bypassing the Hamas-led government, with the first funds to be paid out by early July. The Middle East diplomatic Quartet - the EU, United Nations, United States, and Russia - endorsed on Sunday the new funding "mechanism" for cash-strapped Palestinians that will distribute money without reaching Hamas, which refuses to renounce violence or recognize Israel. External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said: "The temporary international mechanism will bring relief addressing urgent basic needs, and the EU is making good on its promises to continue as a reliable partner for the Palestinian people. "We would be able to do more for the Palestinians if their government committed itself to seeking peace by peaceful means," she added. |
Posted by:Fred |
#5 There's dumb and dumber. Then there's dumbest. Then there's the EU . . . . |
Posted by: grb 2006-06-24 23:43 |
#4 bypassing the Hamas-led government Going straight to the EU bureaucrat kickbacks without having to cut it with Hamas? |
Posted by: 2b 2006-06-24 14:46 |
#3 Why do they feel a compulsion to be so fricking stupid? |
Posted by: 3dc 2006-06-24 11:48 |
#2 Y'know, I think the IDF could take the EU. But who would want it? It'd be no different than taking some Arab countries - just a shitload of whining seething bitching back-stabbing blaming layabouts. |
Posted by: Ulert Spolurt9461 2006-06-24 03:00 |
#1 ...without reaching Hamas... Oh, brother. Like Hamas thugs won't be visiting the recipients and soliciting 'donations'... |
Posted by: PBMcL 2006-06-24 01:16 |