Israel approves Gaza withdrawal compensation plan
Israel's Knesset approved a package totaling about 871 million dollars to compensate some 9 000 Jewish settlers for displacement as Gaza and parts of the West Bank are evacuated. Payments vary by family size ownership and land or business holdings with exceptions for relocations to Negev or Galilee development zones.
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Bush seeks 350 million for Palestinians through focused aid
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Congress to approve 350 million in aid for the Palestinians directed to concrete projects via the Palestinian Authority. She said safeguards would prevent misuse and that most funds would target programs to bolster the economy and reduce Hamas influence, while Abbas pursues corruption cleanup and peacemaking opportunities with Israel.
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