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Types of U.S. Bilateral Aid to the Palestinians.

Authors :
Zanotti, Jim
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 6/15/2012, p11-17, 7p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article describes the types of U.S. bilateral aid to the Palestinians. It explains the role of the Economic Support Fund (ESF) account in providing aid, and the vetting requirements and procedures to ensure proper use of funds. It also highlights the direct assistance to support the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the West Bank, as well as U.S. security assistance to the PA to counter militants from organizations such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
78022275