Palestinians welcome G8 aid package, want more poltical pressure
Palestinian officials on Friday welcomed an aid package of up to USD 3 billion announced at the G8 summit, but said the money must be disbursed quickly to help rebuild the Gaza Strip after Israel's upcoming pullout.
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat and Palestinian Finance Minister Salam Fayyad said the economic support must be accompanied by a push from the international community to restart negotiations on a final peace deal. (AP)
