Thanks to pervasive ‘Israel’-centric myths, Australia ends direct aid to Palestinian Authority
Posted by: John Phoenix
Palestinians line up to receive porridge portions in Gaza City, May 31, 2018. Credit:Adel Hana/AP
Amid occupation and blockade, Palestinians count on international aid to get by. But now, thanks to pro-Israel talking points on how the PA distributes money, Australia has decided to end its direct aid program. In Foreign Minister Julie Bishop’s words, Palestinians should no longer be able to “use our aid to free up money in its budget for state-promoted terrorism.”
The Associated Press and Jack Khoury, Ha’aretz
Australia has ended direct aid to the Palestinian Authority because it says its donations could increase the self-governing body’s capacity to pay Palestinians convicted of politically motivated violence.
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