(Jerusalem Post) - According to Palestinian sources, at least 500 Arab families living in Jerusalem - who carry Israeli ID cards and enjoy almost all the social and economic benefits enjoyed by Israelis - have received financial aid from Saddam Hussein ranging from $500 to $25,000 per family. In addition, a large number of public and private institutions in the city, including Sari Nusseibeh's Al-Kuds University, have either received money from Saddam or are waiting for their requests to be approved.
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