Israeli plan approves Gaza pullout compensation package
Israel’s Knesset backed roughly 871 million dollars to displace about 9,000 settlers as Gaza and parts of the West Bank are evacuated. Payments vary by family size home ownership and assets with add ons for farmland or business ties. The vote, 59 to 40 with five abstentions, triggered protests and raised budget timing concerns ahead of a possible government collapse.
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Rice argues 350 million for Palestinians via projects through PA
Secretary Rice told lawmakers the 350 million request would fund targeted programs to aid Palestinian economy and curb Hamas influence. She emphasized safeguards against misuse, noting the money would not vanish into a broad authority fund, and highlighted Abbas as decisive against corruption. Bush to meet Abbas and Sharon in spring to advance peace efforts.
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