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EU has decided to add extra €40 million on its aid cheque for Palestinians (Photo: European Commission)

EU to pay Palestinian authority wages

The European Union has announced it will boost its financial aid to the Palestinian Authority by €40 million in a bid to secure salaries for government workers.

"This extra package is a clear indication that we are continuing and reinforcing our commitment to the Palestinian people," EU's external affairs commissioner Benita Ferrero Waldner said in a statement on Wednesday (20 August).

The financial injection comes on top of €256 million provided so far by the EU this year by oth...

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EU has decided to add extra €40 million on its aid cheque for Palestinians (Photo: European Commission)

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