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EU: New Palestinian Government Should Respond to Quartet
[Reuters] Adam Entous - The EU on Tuesday played down prospects of a swift resumption of direct aid to the Palestinian Authority, saying the policies and actions of a unity government would be assessed over time. EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner, at the start of a visit to Israel, said the new PA government should "respond" to the demands of the Quartet to abide by Israeli-Palestinian pacts, recognize Israel, and renounce violence. "We will judge this government by its actions," she added. European officials and Western diplomats said the EU's review would take time and a temporary aid mechanism, which bypasses the Hamas-led government, would remain in place. Saudi Arabia has made clear that its promised aid would be earmarked for infrastructure and development projects, and not directly support the new government.