MJ Martin (9 July 2005)
"G-8 Aid to Palestinians Won't Solve Problems"


Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Israel welcomed the G8's decision on Friday to give billions of dollars in aid to the Palestinian Authority but warned that money alone wouldn't solve the Palestinians' problems. Blair said the aid would be given "so that two states, Israel and Palestine, two peoples and two religions, can live side by side in peace." Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon spokesman Dr. Ra'anan Gissin said Israel welcomes the aid to the Palestinians but cautioned that if it is not accompanied by economic, security and governmental reforms, it will be wasted. Corruption within the P.A. also is a major concern. Full Story