Iran donated at least $50 million to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority. Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Sunday announced the $50 million donation, which aims to make up for short-term losses the Palestinian Authority has suffered since Israel halted tax payouts to protest Hamas’ rise to power.
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