One of the hot topics today is the state of Palestinian aid now that Hamas has won the PLC elections. The Quartet met on Monday in London, and they are expected to release a statement citing the Palestinians' reliance on foreign aid in its joint statement.
In Congress, members of both chambers began crafting legislation that calls for further restrictions on U.S. aid to Palestinians if Hamas does not moderate. Traveling en route to London on Sunday, Secretary Rice said that "The United States is not prepared to fund an organization that advocates the destruction of Israel, that advocates violence."
In Congress, members of both chambers began crafting legislation that calls for further restrictions on U.S. aid to Palestinians if Hamas does not moderate. Traveling en route to London on Sunday, Secretary Rice said that "The United States is not prepared to fund an organization that advocates the destruction of Israel, that advocates violence."
UPDATE: Atlas has more info on legislation circulating on Capitol Hill.
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