TheOrator
08 Apr 2006, 02:50 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4887226.stm#piechart
The European Commission has temporarily halted direct aid payments to the Palestinian government, which is now led by militant group Hamas.
European Union foreign ministers are due to meet next week to discuss what to do about future aid.
The EU is the largest donor to the Palestinian Authority, which is reliant on foreign aid.
The EU has been threatening to cut off direct payments unless Hamas renounces violence and recognises Israel.
The European Commission has temporarily halted direct aid payments to the Palestinian government, which is now led by militant group Hamas.
European Union foreign ministers are due to meet next week to discuss what to do about future aid.
The EU is the largest donor to the Palestinian Authority, which is reliant on foreign aid.
The EU has been threatening to cut off direct payments unless Hamas renounces violence and recognises Israel.