Congress frees $40 million in aid to Palestinians
Lawmakers have lifted freed up a little more than 20% of $187 million in US assistance to the Palestinians that had been frozen over the Palestinian bid for UN membership.
The State Department said Wednesday that members of Congress have cleared the way for $40 million in economic and humanitarian funding for the Palestinians. The Obama administration had been urging lawmakers, with Israel's backing, to release the money as it contributes to Palestinian stability and Israeli security. (AP)
