VOL. XLV

No 22

3-June-2002

PALESTINE

Donors Fear Israeli Restrictions In West Bank Could RuinPalestinian Economy

Internationaldonors to Palestine fear that Israels efforts to provide security for itssettlements in the West Bank and to stem clandestine political activity couldturn the Palestinian economy into one based on local subsistence and pettytrade, thus putting a stop to any attempt to develop the economy or repair theestimated $360mn damage done during Israels invasion of the West Bank...