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U.S. Lawmakers: Aid to Palestinians Must Be Reviewed


(Jerusalem Post) Michael Wilner - On Capitol Hill, reaction to the formation of a Palestinian unity government unified congressmen from across party lines. U.S. aid to the Palestinians must be reviewed, lawmakers said with one voice. Leaders of every relevant committee agreed that laws passed by Congress since 2006 require a cut in aid should Hamas play a role in the Palestinian government. The legislation ties the delivery of aid not to the formal appointment of Hamas officials, but on involvement of Hamas in the government.
2014-06-05 00:00:00
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