Reshaping US aid to the Palestinians

[Coyote]

U.S. Is Ending Final Source of Aid for Palestinian Civilians

WASHINGTON — As part of its policy to end all aid for Palestinian civilians, the United States is blocking millions of dollars to programs that build relationships between Israelis and Palestinians, according to current and former American officials briefed on the change.

The move to prevent Palestinians — including, in many cases, children — from benefiting from the funds squeezes shut the last remaining channel of American aid to Palestinian civilians.

The money had already been budgeted by Congress for allocation in fiscal year 2017, which ends this month. In the past, these designated funds went mostly to programs that organized people-to-people exchanges between Palestinians and Israelis, often for youth. Some went to programs for Israeli Jews and Arabs.

But last week, officials from the United States Agency for International Development told congressional aides that programs that benefit Palestinians alongside Israelis would not receive any new money, said Tim Rieser, foreign policy aide to Senator Patrick Leahy, Democrat from Vermont. Mr. Leahy established the broader program managed by U.S.A.I.D.

The agency’s officials did not want to cut programs with Palestinians, but had to accommodate a White House that does not want to send American funds to Palestinians, Mr. Rieser said.

As a result, only programs with Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs will get funding, contrary to the tradition of the funds and intent of Congress.

 

[Coyote]

US ends last of aid to Palestinian civilians, defunding coexistence programs

An aide to Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy, who helped build the USAID program, said the senator “regards the decision to cut off funding for the West Bank and Gaza as a sign that this White House has failed at diplomacy.

“This is not a partisan view. It’s the view of those who recognize that you don’t advance the cause of peace by cutting off programs that are designed to promote tolerance, understanding and address shared problems.”

Father Josh Thomas, director of Kids4Peace that connects Israeli and Palestinian children in cross-border programs, said: “We’re concerned that changes in aid would hurt the people most essential to any peace agreement by jeopardizing the momentum of organizations like ours.”

Nicholas Burns, a Harvard professor and former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, told the Times that “cutting off all American economic and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people is mean-spirited and beneath a great nations like ours.

 

[rylah]

What does that have to with the fact they aren’t all Muslim, that the Christians call themselves and identify as Palestinian but you insist on referring to them all as Arab Muslims?

Language -Arabic
Nation - Arabic
Legislation - Sharia.

Questions?

There are a hell of a lot of Arab speaking Christians.

Is there a constructive point anywhere in that post?
I answered You question directly, these are basic official facts of all current Palestinian governments - officially they are all Arab governments based on Sharia Law.

I fail to see how this insistence on Christians changes anything, enlighten me.

 

[Coyote]

What does that have to with the fact they aren’t all Muslim, that the Christians call themselves and identify as Palestinian but you insist on referring to them all as Arab Muslims?

Language -Arabic
Nation - Arabic
Legislation - Sharia.

Questions?

There are a hell of a lot of Arab speaking Christians.

Is there a constructive point anywhere in that post?
I answered You question directly, these are basic official facts of all of the Palestinian governments.
I fail to see how this insistence changes anything, enlighten me.

I find it interesting that she constantly refers to Arab Muslims. Not Palestinians.

 

[rylah]

What does that have to with the fact they aren’t all Muslim, that the Christians call themselves and identify as Palestinian but you insist on referring to them all as Arab Muslims?

Language -Arabic
Nation - Arabic
Legislation - Sharia.

Questions?

There are a hell of a lot of Arab speaking Christians.

Is there a constructive point anywhere in that post?
I answered You question directly, these are basic official facts of all of the Palestinian governments.
I fail to see how this insistence changes anything, enlighten me.

I find it interesting that she constantly refers to Arab Muslims. Not Palestinians.

I find it interesting that there's little discussion on the topic.
Why don't You open a thread about it where we can both discuss why Arabs use 'Jews' in interviews but translate it to 'Israelis' in English, while Israelis refer to Palestinians as Arab Muslims.

 

[rylah]

U.S. Is Ending Final Source of Aid for Palestinian Civilians

WASHINGTON — As part of its policy to end all aid for Palestinian civilians, the United States is blocking millions of dollars to programs that build relationships between Israelis and Palestinians, according to current and former American officials briefed on the change.

The move to prevent Palestinians — including, in many cases, children — from benefiting from the funds squeezes shut the last remaining channel of American aid to Palestinian civilians.

The money had already been budgeted by Congress for allocation in fiscal year 2017, which ends this month. In the past, these designated funds went mostly to programs that organized people-to-people exchanges between Palestinians and Israelis, often for youth. Some went to programs for Israeli Jews and Arabs.

But last week, officials from the United States Agency for International Development told congressional aides that programs that benefit Palestinians alongside Israelis would not receive any new money, said Tim Rieser, foreign policy aide to Senator Patrick Leahy, Democrat from Vermont. Mr. Leahy established the broader program managed by U.S.A.I.D.

The agency’s officials did not want to cut programs with Palestinians, but had to accommodate a White House that does not want to send American funds to Palestinians, Mr. Rieser said.

As a result, only programs with Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs will get funding, contrary to the tradition of the funds and intent of Congress.

US ends last of aid to Palestinian civilians, defunding coexistence programs

An aide to Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy, who helped build the USAID program, said the senator “regards the decision to cut off funding for the West Bank and Gaza as a sign that this White House has failed at diplomacy.

“This is not a partisan view. It’s the view of those who recognize that you don’t advance the cause of peace by cutting off programs that are designed to promote tolerance, understanding and address shared problems.”

Father Josh Thomas, director of Kids4Peace that connects Israeli and Palestinian children in cross-border programs, said: “We’re concerned that changes in aid would hurt the people most essential to any peace agreement by jeopardizing the momentum of organizations like ours.”

Nicholas Burns, a Harvard professor and former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, told the Times that “cutting off all American economic and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people is mean-spirited and beneath a great nations like ours.

Can You present any numbers from those cooperation projects?

 

[Coyote]

What does that have to with the fact they aren’t all Muslim, that the Christians call themselves and identify as Palestinian but you insist on referring to them all as Arab Muslims?

Language -Arabic
Nation - Arabic
Legislation - Sharia.

Questions?

There are a hell of a lot of Arab speaking Christians.

Is there a constructive point anywhere in that post?
I answered You question directly, these are basic official facts of all of the Palestinian governments.
I fail to see how this insistence changes anything, enlighten me.

I find it interesting that she constantly refers to Arab Muslims. Not Palestinians.

I find it interesting that there's little discussion on the topic.
Why don't You open a thread about it where we can both discuss why Arabs use 'Jews' in interviews but translate it to 'Israelis' in English, while Israelis refer to Palestinians as Arab Muslims.

Actually most of the discussion is on the topic.

 

[rylah]

Language -Arabic
Nation - Arabic
Legislation - Sharia.

Questions?

There are a hell of a lot of Arab speaking Christians.

Is there a constructive point anywhere in that post?
I answered You question directly, these are basic official facts of all of the Palestinian governments.
I fail to see how this insistence changes anything, enlighten me.

I find it interesting that she constantly refers to Arab Muslims. Not Palestinians.

I find it interesting that there's little discussion on the topic.
Why don't You open a thread about it where we can both discuss why Arabs use 'Jews' in interviews but translate it to 'Israelis' in English, while Israelis refer to Palestinians as Arab Muslims.

Actually most of the discussion is on the topic.

I didn't see any concrete answers to my questions.

 

[Coyote]

U.S. Is Ending Final Source of Aid for Palestinian Civilians

WASHINGTON — As part of its policy to end all aid for Palestinian civilians, the United States is blocking millions of dollars to programs that build relationships between Israelis and Palestinians, according to current and former American officials briefed on the change.

The move to prevent Palestinians — including, in many cases, children — from benefiting from the funds squeezes shut the last remaining channel of American aid to Palestinian civilians.

The money had already been budgeted by Congress for allocation in fiscal year 2017, which ends this month. In the past, these designated funds went mostly to programs that organized people-to-people exchanges between Palestinians and Israelis, often for youth. Some went to programs for Israeli Jews and Arabs.

But last week, officials from the United States Agency for International Development told congressional aides that programs that benefit Palestinians alongside Israelis would not receive any new money, said Tim Rieser, foreign policy aide to Senator Patrick Leahy, Democrat from Vermont. Mr. Leahy established the broader program managed by U.S.A.I.D.

The agency’s officials did not want to cut programs with Palestinians, but had to accommodate a White House that does not want to send American funds to Palestinians, Mr. Rieser said.

As a result, only programs with Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs will get funding, contrary to the tradition of the funds and intent of Congress.

US ends last of aid to Palestinian civilians, defunding coexistence programs

An aide to Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy, who helped build the USAID program, said the senator “regards the decision to cut off funding for the West Bank and Gaza as a sign that this White House has failed at diplomacy.

“This is not a partisan view. It’s the view of those who recognize that you don’t advance the cause of peace by cutting off programs that are designed to promote tolerance, understanding and address shared problems.”

Father Josh Thomas, director of Kids4Peace that connects Israeli and Palestinian children in cross-border programs, said: “We’re concerned that changes in aid would hurt the people most essential to any peace agreement by jeopardizing the momentum of organizations like ours.”

Nicholas Burns, a Harvard professor and former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, told the Times that “cutting off all American economic and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people is mean-spirited and beneath a great nations like ours.

Can You present any numbers from those cooperation projects?

I would need to do some research for that.

 

[Coyote]

There are a hell of a lot of Arab speaking Christians.

Is there a constructive point anywhere in that post?
I answered You question directly, these are basic official facts of all of the Palestinian governments.
I fail to see how this insistence changes anything, enlighten me.

I find it interesting that she constantly refers to Arab Muslims. Not Palestinians.

I find it interesting that there's little discussion on the topic.
Why don't You open a thread about it where we can both discuss why Arabs use 'Jews' in interviews but translate it to 'Israelis' in English, while Israelis refer to Palestinians as Arab Muslims.

Actually most of the discussion is on the topic.

I didn't see any concrete answers to my questions.

Which ones?

 

[rylah]

Is there a constructive point anywhere in that post?
I answered You question directly, these are basic official facts of all of the Palestinian governments.
I fail to see how this insistence changes anything, enlighten me.

I find it interesting that she constantly refers to Arab Muslims. Not Palestinians.

I find it interesting that there's little discussion on the topic.
Why don't You open a thread about it where we can both discuss why Arabs use 'Jews' in interviews but translate it to 'Israelis' in English, while Israelis refer to Palestinians as Arab Muslims.

Actually most of the discussion is on the topic.

I didn't see any concrete answers to my questions.

Which ones?

I see a plan to apply US aid, use of Israeli job-market, economy and campuses.
Q. What are the returns for the investment?

Q. What will ensure that PLO uses the aid for the intended civilian projects,
and what are their obligations/time frames upon receiving the aid?

 

[rylah]

U.S. Is Ending Final Source of Aid for Palestinian Civilians

WASHINGTON — As part of its policy to end all aid for Palestinian civilians, the United States is blocking millions of dollars to programs that build relationships between Israelis and Palestinians, according to current and former American officials briefed on the change.

The move to prevent Palestinians — including, in many cases, children — from benefiting from the funds squeezes shut the last remaining channel of American aid to Palestinian civilians.

The money had already been budgeted by Congress for allocation in fiscal year 2017, which ends this month. In the past, these designated funds went mostly to programs that organized people-to-people exchanges between Palestinians and Israelis, often for youth. Some went to programs for Israeli Jews and Arabs.

But last week, officials from the United States Agency for International Development told congressional aides that programs that benefit Palestinians alongside Israelis would not receive any new money, said Tim Rieser, foreign policy aide to Senator Patrick Leahy, Democrat from Vermont. Mr. Leahy established the broader program managed by U.S.A.I.D.

The agency’s officials did not want to cut programs with Palestinians, but had to accommodate a White House that does not want to send American funds to Palestinians, Mr. Rieser said.

As a result, only programs with Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs will get funding, contrary to the tradition of the funds and intent of Congress.

US ends last of aid to Palestinian civilians, defunding coexistence programs

An aide to Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy, who helped build the USAID program, said the senator “regards the decision to cut off funding for the West Bank and Gaza as a sign that this White House has failed at diplomacy.

“This is not a partisan view. It’s the view of those who recognize that you don’t advance the cause of peace by cutting off programs that are designed to promote tolerance, understanding and address shared problems.”

Father Josh Thomas, director of Kids4Peace that connects Israeli and Palestinian children in cross-border programs, said: “We’re concerned that changes in aid would hurt the people most essential to any peace agreement by jeopardizing the momentum of organizations like ours.”

Nicholas Burns, a Harvard professor and former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, told the Times that “cutting off all American economic and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people is mean-spirited and beneath a great nations like ours.

Can You present any numbers from those cooperation projects?

I would need to do some research for that.

While You're at it please point to actual effectiveness of the cooperation projects,
what results were achieved.

I think it's a fair point of evaluation.

 

[Coyote]

I find it interesting that she constantly refers to Arab Muslims. Not Palestinians.

I find it interesting that there's little discussion on the topic.
Why don't You open a thread about it where we can both discuss why Arabs use 'Jews' in interviews but translate it to 'Israelis' in English, while Israelis refer to Palestinians as Arab Muslims.

Actually most of the discussion is on the topic.

I didn't see any concrete answers to my questions.

Which ones?

I see a plan to apply US aid, use of Israeli job-market, economy and campuses.
Q. What are the returns for the investment?

Q. What will ensure that PLO uses the aid for the intended civilian projects,
and what are their obligations/time frames upon receiving the aid?

How on earth would I know the answers to those?

 

[rylah]

I find it interesting that there's little discussion on the topic.
Why don't You open a thread about it where we can both discuss why Arabs use 'Jews' in interviews but translate it to 'Israelis' in English, while Israelis refer to Palestinians as Arab Muslims.

Actually most of the discussion is on the topic.

I didn't see any concrete answers to my questions.

Which ones?

I see a plan to apply US aid, use of Israeli job-market, economy and campuses.
Q. What are the returns for the investment?

Q. What will ensure that PLO uses the aid for the intended civilian projects,
and what are their obligations/time frames upon receiving the aid?

How on earth would I know the answers to those?

A 600,000,000$ reconstruction plan involving Israel has no time frame?
I'm sold...

Really it's none of my business, until You oblige me into undefined contracts.

 

[Coyote]

This article has a good analysis of aid both negative and positive.

Aid and its limits in Palestine

It notes:

Given that it is generally accepted that one of the main objectives of aid is to encourage socioeconomic development, the data on Palestine's economy makes for sober reading. Major indicators do not demonstrate any linear relationship between sustainable economic performance and the billions of dollars in aid received. Growth rates have been volatile and unemployment is consistently estimated at 25%. Palestine is one of the worst places in the world to work, public and private debts have reached unprecedented levels, 25% of Palestinians live in poverty, 80% of Gaza’s population is aid dependent, and 50% of Palestinians are food insecure. The only economic growth achieved has been in the West Bank and this has largely been jobless growth coming off a low base, driven by private consumption and fueled by bank borrowing and one-off public expenditure projects.

On the social level, aid continues to serve an important humanitarian purpose across the West Bank and Gaza. Even though nearly a quarter of Palestinians remain poor, aid has been successful at alleviating some of the impacts of that poverty, at least in the short-term, by providing regular food assistance, cash for work programs, and water supplies. The education and health sectors have also benefited from international aid. The literacy rate in Palestine has improved significantly since 1994 and it's now at 97%. In addition, the PA and other donors play a central role in providing health insurance and constructing healthcare centers. However, the sustainability of these sectors is questionable as aid creates dependency at both provider and consumer levels.

Of course the limitations under which the PA and Palestinian economy operate also impede the effectiveness of aid. Without control of natural resources, borders, and 60% of the West Bank (Area C), the Palestinian economy and the PA lack the foundational assets required for effective and sustainable growth, even with substantial aid disbursements. Then there is the division of the West Bank and Gaza into two distinct geographical zones with different economic characteristics that hamper development. The West Bank is also further fragmented into separated population hubs connected by an Israeli-controlled road network that services hundreds of Israeli settlements and military bases while impacting the most basic of economic activities.

 

[rylah]

This article has a good analysis of aid both negative and positive.

Aid and its limits in Palestine

It notes:

Given that it is generally accepted that one of the main objectives of aid is to encourage socioeconomic development, the data on Palestine's economy makes for sober reading. Major indicators do not demonstrate any linear relationship between sustainable economic performance and the billions of dollars in aid received. Growth rates have been volatile and unemployment is consistently estimated at 25%. Palestine is one of the worst places in the world to work, public and private debts have reached unprecedented levels, 25% of Palestinians live in poverty, 80% of Gaza’s population is aid dependent, and 50% of Palestinians are food insecure. The only economic growth achieved has been in the West Bank and this has largely been jobless growth coming off a low base, driven by private consumption and fueled by bank borrowing and one-off public expenditure projects.

On the social level, aid continues to serve an important humanitarian purpose across the West Bank and Gaza. Even though nearly a quarter of Palestinians remain poor, aid has been successful at alleviating some of the impacts of that poverty, at least in the short-term, by providing regular food assistance, cash for work programs, and water supplies. The education and health sectors have also benefited from international aid. The literacy rate in Palestine has improved significantly since 1994 and it's now at 97%. In addition, the PA and other donors play a central role in providing health insurance and constructing healthcare centers. However, the sustainability of these sectors is questionable as aid creates dependency at both provider and consumer levels.

Of course the limitations under which the PA and Palestinian economy operate also impede the effectiveness of aid. Without control of natural resources, borders, and 60% of the West Bank (Area C), the Palestinian economy and the PA lack the foundational assets required for effective and sustainable growth, even with substantial aid disbursements. Then there is the division of the West Bank and Gaza into two distinct geographical zones with different economic characteristics that hamper development. The West Bank is also further fragmented into separated population hubs connected by an Israeli-controlled road network that services hundreds of Israeli settlements and military bases while impacting the most basic of economic activities.

There are many reasons why the level of aid has declined. Firstly, many donor countries have cut their global development and humanitarian assistance budgets in recent years. Secondly, regional developments may have diverted aid disbursements from Palestine to other destinations with greater humanitarian needs such as Iraq, Syria and Yemen. Finally, donor fatigue related to both the gridlocked peace process and the PA’s deteriorating democracy and human rights records should not be underestimated. These factors are also also affecting opinion at home. The last time elections were held in Palestine was in 2006 and the State of Palestine's President Mahmoud Abbas is in his 12th year of what was initially supposed to be a four-year term.

The words of flacaltenn and Shusha ring a bell...

 

[P F Tinmore]

This article has a good analysis of aid both negative and positive.

Aid and its limits in Palestine

It notes:

Given that it is generally accepted that one of the main objectives of aid is to encourage socioeconomic development, the data on Palestine's economy makes for sober reading. Major indicators do not demonstrate any linear relationship between sustainable economic performance and the billions of dollars in aid received. Growth rates have been volatile and unemployment is consistently estimated at 25%. Palestine is one of the worst places in the world to work, public and private debts have reached unprecedented levels, 25% of Palestinians live in poverty, 80% of Gaza’s population is aid dependent, and 50% of Palestinians are food insecure. The only economic growth achieved has been in the West Bank and this has largely been jobless growth coming off a low base, driven by private consumption and fueled by bank borrowing and one-off public expenditure projects.

On the social level, aid continues to serve an important humanitarian purpose across the West Bank and Gaza. Even though nearly a quarter of Palestinians remain poor, aid has been successful at alleviating some of the impacts of that poverty, at least in the short-term, by providing regular food assistance, cash for work programs, and water supplies. The education and health sectors have also benefited from international aid. The literacy rate in Palestine has improved significantly since 1994 and it's now at 97%. In addition, the PA and other donors play a central role in providing health insurance and constructing healthcare centers. However, the sustainability of these sectors is questionable as aid creates dependency at both provider and consumer levels.

Of course the limitations under which the PA and Palestinian economy operate also impede the effectiveness of aid. Without control of natural resources, borders, and 60% of the West Bank (Area C), the Palestinian economy and the PA lack the foundational assets required for effective and sustainable growth, even with substantial aid disbursements. Then there is the division of the West Bank and Gaza into two distinct geographical zones with different economic characteristics that hamper development. The West Bank is also further fragmented into separated population hubs connected by an Israeli-controlled road network that services hundreds of Israeli settlements and military bases while impacting the most basic of economic activities.

DONOR OPIUM, the impact of international aid to Palestine

 

[P F Tinmore]

This article has a good analysis of aid both negative and positive.

Aid and its limits in Palestine

It notes:

Given that it is generally accepted that one of the main objectives of aid is to encourage socioeconomic development, the data on Palestine's economy makes for sober reading. Major indicators do not demonstrate any linear relationship between sustainable economic performance and the billions of dollars in aid received. Growth rates have been volatile and unemployment is consistently estimated at 25%. Palestine is one of the worst places in the world to work, public and private debts have reached unprecedented levels, 25% of Palestinians live in poverty, 80% of Gaza’s population is aid dependent, and 50% of Palestinians are food insecure. The only economic growth achieved has been in the West Bank and this has largely been jobless growth coming off a low base, driven by private consumption and fueled by bank borrowing and one-off public expenditure projects.

On the social level, aid continues to serve an important humanitarian purpose across the West Bank and Gaza. Even though nearly a quarter of Palestinians remain poor, aid has been successful at alleviating some of the impacts of that poverty, at least in the short-term, by providing regular food assistance, cash for work programs, and water supplies. The education and health sectors have also benefited from international aid. The literacy rate in Palestine has improved significantly since 1994 and it's now at 97%. In addition, the PA and other donors play a central role in providing health insurance and constructing healthcare centers. However, the sustainability of these sectors is questionable as aid creates dependency at both provider and consumer levels.

Of course the limitations under which the PA and Palestinian economy operate also impede the effectiveness of aid. Without control of natural resources, borders, and 60% of the West Bank (Area C), the Palestinian economy and the PA lack the foundational assets required for effective and sustainable growth, even with substantial aid disbursements. Then there is the division of the West Bank and Gaza into two distinct geographical zones with different economic characteristics that hamper development. The West Bank is also further fragmented into separated population hubs connected by an Israeli-controlled road network that services hundreds of Israeli settlements and military bases while impacting the most basic of economic activities.

International Aid & the Palestinians: Supporting Israel's Occupation?

 

[rylah]

This article has a good analysis of aid both negative and positive.

Aid and its limits in Palestine

It notes:

Given that it is generally accepted that one of the main objectives of aid is to encourage socioeconomic development, the data on Palestine's economy makes for sober reading. Major indicators do not demonstrate any linear relationship between sustainable economic performance and the billions of dollars in aid received. Growth rates have been volatile and unemployment is consistently estimated at 25%. Palestine is one of the worst places in the world to work, public and private debts have reached unprecedented levels, 25% of Palestinians live in poverty, 80% of Gaza’s population is aid dependent, and 50% of Palestinians are food insecure. The only economic growth achieved has been in the West Bank and this has largely been jobless growth coming off a low base, driven by private consumption and fueled by bank borrowing and one-off public expenditure projects.

On the social level, aid continues to serve an important humanitarian purpose across the West Bank and Gaza. Even though nearly a quarter of Palestinians remain poor, aid has been successful at alleviating some of the impacts of that poverty, at least in the short-term, by providing regular food assistance, cash for work programs, and water supplies. The education and health sectors have also benefited from international aid. The literacy rate in Palestine has improved significantly since 1994 and it's now at 97%. In addition, the PA and other donors play a central role in providing health insurance and constructing healthcare centers. However, the sustainability of these sectors is questionable as aid creates dependency at both provider and consumer levels.

Of course the limitations under which the PA and Palestinian economy operate also impede the effectiveness of aid. Without control of natural resources, borders, and 60% of the West Bank (Area C), the Palestinian economy and the PA lack the foundational assets required for effective and sustainable growth, even with substantial aid disbursements. Then there is the division of the West Bank and Gaza into two distinct geographical zones with different economic characteristics that hamper development. The West Bank is also further fragmented into separated population hubs connected by an Israeli-controlled road network that services hundreds of Israeli settlements and military bases while impacting the most basic of economic activities.

DONOR OPIUM, the impact of international aid to Palestine

I'm not yet done watching all of it but here's an interesting point said by Khaled Sabawi (min 12):

"One of the challenges is what's called "NGO-iazation" of developing economies.
Which is a result of a large amount of foreign aid being injected into the economy,
making it possible for the many NGO's to introduce inflated salaries, that are detached from local economy. Salaries 2-4 times higher are used to recruit the professors and engineers, raising the prices of labor directly undermining Palestinian's private sector ability to recruit professionals."

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

Why give aid to those whose mantra is "kill those who leave the cult...I mean religion".

Seems stupid.