1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21594March 4, 2005United States Aid to the PalestiniansClyde MarkSpecialist in Middle East AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryUnited States economic assistance
2、 for the Palestinians has averaged about $85million per year since Israel and the PLO signed the 1993 Declaration of Principles.Congress wants to ensure that U.S. assistance is used for legitimate humanitarianprojects and that no U.S. aid is diverted for military or terrorist use against Israel.Unit
3、ed States Aid to the Palestinians provides a description of the aid program andtables with annual amounts for the Palestinians. The report will be updated as necessary.See also CRS Issue Brief IB92052, Palestinians and Middle East Peace: Issues for theUnited States, updated periodically. Quick Facts
4、!The United States has never provided aid to the Palestine LiberationOrganization (PLO).!The United States has provided aid directly to the Palestinian Authority(PA) three times; $36 million in FY1994, $20 million in FY2003, and$20 million in FY2005.!U.S. economic aid to the Palestinians has average
