Mrs Clinton has the advantage of already knowing many
of the principal players in the Middle East. Photo: EPA
of the principal players in the Middle East. Photo: EPA
From The Telegraph:
Hillary Clinton will offer almost $1 billion in aid to moderate Palestinian group Fatah in a move to sideline Hamas militants in Gaza.
The US secretary of state will make her first foray into the minefield of Middle Eastern diplomacy with the announcement of $900 million (£620 million) to help rebuilding.
She arrived in Egypt on Sunday for a meeting of major donors who are expected to pledge money to reconstruct the Gaza Strip, but only if the enclave's rulers Hamas play no role in spending the cash.
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More News On Aid To Gaza
U.S. to pledge over $900 million in Palestinian aid -- Reuters
US to earmark 900 mln dlrs for Palestinians: spokesman -- AFP
Clinton to attend Gaza aid meeting -- ABC News (Australia)
U.S. offers $300 million to Gaza, rest to Abbas -- Reuters
Hillary Clinton To Attend Conference On Gaza Aid -- CBS
Tony Blair makes first trip to Gaza Strip -- Times Online
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