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Report: U.S. Congress Blocks $159 Million in Aid to PA


(Ma'an News-PA) Congress is delaying a payment of $159 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority in an effort to pressure the PA to relaunch negotiations with Israel, PLO ambassador to Washington Maen Erekat said Saturday. Erekat confirmed that Rep. Kay Granger (R-Tex.), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State-Foreign Operations, was blocking the payment due to PA support for "terrorism." Erekat added that some "pro-Israel" congress members are continuing to pressure the PA to relaunch diplomatic negotiations with Israel, and prevent Palestinians from joining international organizations and conventions.
2016-03-21 00:00:00
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