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Ministers okay economic package for Palestinians ahead of Trump visit
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleAhead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel and the PA, cabinet ministers approve a package of economic benefits for the Palestinians on Sunday evening.
Eight ministers of the 10-member security cabinet vote for the package, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who brought the plan to the ministers. But Jewish Home’s Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked vote against.
Among the measures presented by Netanyahu is the opening of the Allenby Bridge crossing between the West Bank and Jordan 24 hours a day, progress in developing West Bank industrial zones near Jenin and Tarkumiya (west of Hebron), and increased building permits for Palestinians living in Area C of the West Bank.
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