Jerusalem – US Restores Funding To Gaza Aid Groups After Spat

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    Jerusalem – A U.S. official says the United States has restored funding to aid groups in the Gaza Strip after a pause in funding, a move that would have stripped the poverty-stricken area of $100 million in aid.

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    The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions are ongoing, says that a demand by Hamas to audit the books of international organizations would have violated U.S. regulations banning contact with the group.

    The row emerged last week when the Palestinian enclave’s Hamas rulers demanded the books of U.S.-linked International Medical Corps.

    Hamas official Mohammed Awad says the group is allowed to resume work in Gaza on Sunday after Hamas officials agreed to independent auditing.


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    thechef88
    thechef88
    12 years ago

    they want to audit books??? they have a history of stealing most of the aid money. talk about the wolf guarding the chicken coup! !!

    Reb Yid
    Reb Yid
    12 years ago

    It’s OK, Obama is demanding as much accountability from Hamas as he demands from his own administration.