The American Israel Public Affairs Committee called on Congress to provide the additional U.S. aid to Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan that was promised during last October’s Wye peace talks. Under the Clinton administration’s proposal, the aid would be spread over three years, with Israel receiving $1.2 billion, the Palestinian Authority $400 million and Jordan $300 million. “To help the peace process succeed, it is important for the Palestinian people to see real economic benefits. Providing this assistance will help realize that,” AIPAC Executive Director Howard Kohr said during testimony before the House appropriations subcommittee responsible for writing the annual U.S. foreign aid bill.
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