From Jihad Watch:
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian officials said Monday that the U.S. has suspended West Bank development projects worth tens of millions of dollars after Congress froze funding to dissuade the Palestinians from seeking U.N. recognition of an independent state.
It's the first concrete sign of repercussions for the Palestinians' decision to defy Washington on the issue.
Hassan Abu Libdeh, the Palestinian economics minister, said he was informed Monday by officials of USAID, the U.S. government's foreign aid agency, that two projects — worth $55 million and $26 million — were being put on hold for lack of funding. One supported the development of the Palestinian private sector and the other aimed to improve the investment environment, Abu Libdeh said, adding that 50 people involved were laid off last week and 200 others would follow by November. Other ministries also reported USAID projects were in jeopardy, including an $85 million five-year plan to improve Palestinian health services.
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1 comment:
A very nice, small development, but I'm thinking that the Man-Child's administration will ensure that these terrorists get their full payment of jizyah one way or another.
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