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Palestinians Ask Donors for $416 Million in Aid
(World Bank) - The PA asked for an emergency aid package of $416 million for the next six months during a meeting Monday with international donors. Finance Minister Salam Fayad said the package consisted of $220 million for the PA's budget, $74 million to rebuild infrastructure, $71 million for humanitarian and social purposes, and $51 million for the private sector. Fayad also said an international donors conference to help "rebuild Palestinian society" would be held in November.