Donors Press Palestinians on Security

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The donors, in Rome for their annual meeting, also criticized Israeli travel restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza during the three years of violence since peace talks collapsed. Aid workers say the restrictions and other military operations hinder their efforts and wreck development projects.

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As expected, donors did not announce funding commitments and stressed that they had not threatened to cut off aid or set firm timelines. But they made clear their patience is wearing thin.

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Roberts said the new government of Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia expressed its commitment to improving the Palestinian Authority finances, which have been wracked by corruption and inefficiency over the years.

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However, it also noted that success is impossible without steps by Israel and it urged the Israelis to allow increased freedom of movement to the Palestinians.


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