VOL. XLIII

No. 51

18-December-2000

PALESTINE

Palestinian Economic Losses Due To Confrontation Exceed Donor Assistance In 1H 2000

According to the latest report from the United Nations Special Coordinator issued on 5 December, the aggregate loss of income to the Palestinian economy as a result of the ongoing confrontations during the period 28 September-26 November is $505mn. This amounts to more than two and a half times the total amount of donor disbursements to the Palestinians during 1H 2000,...