VOL. XLIII

No. 45

6-November-2000

PALESTINE

Palestines Economic Losses Due To Confrontation With Israel Exceed Donor Assistance

According to a report issued by the United Nations Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator (UNSCO), recent confrontations, mobility restrictions and border closures are causing millions of dollars of damage to the Palestinian economy. The report, issued on 19 October, says confrontations, roadblocks and Israeli checkpoints have disrupted productive activities and...