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U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians. CRS report,

October 8, 2008

U.S. aid to the Palestinians has fluctuated considerably over the past three years,
largely due to Hamas’s changing role within the Palestinian Authority (PA)...In FY2008, Congress appropriated a total of $414.5 million in bilateral assistance to the Palestinians, the largest single year appropriation ever for the Palestinians.

Because of congressional concerns that, among other things, U.S. funds might be [???] diverted to Palestinian terrorist groups, much of this assistance is subject to legislative restrictions.

For FY2009, an additional $200 million have already been appropriated for the Palestinians (with another $100 million requested by the Bush Administration). Experts advise that PA stability hinges on, now more than ever, improved security, economic development, Israeli cooperation, and the continuation of high levels of foreign assistance. This report will be updated as events warrant.