(Christian Science Monitor) Ilene R. Prusher - Following the January electoral victory of Hamas, designated by the U.S. as a terrorist organization, American officials in the region have been in the midst of a comprehensive reduction of all contacts with the PA. Relations with every Palestinian government ministry are now forbidden. Only offices under the helm of Mr. Abbas, the leading Fatah official, are open to U.S. officials for dialogue. Since 1993, the U.S. has given $1.7 billion in assistance to the Palestinians. Every aid project to the Palestinians is under review, to examine, grant by grant, where the money is going and whether it might end up with Hamas.
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