$7.4bn in aid pledges for Palestinians

Updated: Monday, 17 December 2007

Dozens of international donors have pledged $7.4bn in aid to the Palestinians over the next three years.

1 of 1 Mahmoud Abbas Pledges will support his government
Mahmoud Abbas
Pledges will support his government

Dozens of international donors have pledged $7.4bn in aid to the Palestinians over the next three years.

The aid has been given in support of the government of President Mahmoud Abbas.

The Palestinian government had sought $5.6bn over three years, funds designed to revive the Palestinian economy and strengthen Mr Abbas in a struggle with Hamas who have seized control of Gaza in June.

The EU executive offered more than $600m in grant aid while the US pledged $555m for 2008.

The pledge was made today at a meeting in Paris.

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