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                 US Unveils $75 Million for Palestinian Economy

   U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Wednesday announced $75 million in
   new aid to the Palestinians aimed at building roads, schools and health
   clinics.
   Speaking at a ceremony in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Kerry said
   boosting economic development will show both Israelis and Palestinians
   "that peace has the benefits of economic opportunity and prosperity and
   a better quality of life."
   The money adds to the $25 million pledged by the United States in
   September for West Bank infrastructure improvements.
   In addition, Germany will put up $10 million towards about 200 projects
   being identified by the Palestinian Authority. The efforts are due to
   start within the next six months.
   The United States sees the economic track as a vital complement to
   ongoing direct final status negotiations between the Israelis and
   Palestinians . Washington has provided more than $4.5 billion in
   assistance to the West Bank and Gaza since 1994, creating tens of
   thousands of temporary jobs.
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