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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (128985)1/25/2017 9:41:38 PM
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Apparently this had been authorized (I do not know in how much detail) in previous budget. However, a congressional hold was placed on it which was ignored by Kerry and Obama. Apparent current status:

The Trump administration has informed the Palestinian Authority that it is freezing the transfer of $221 million which was quietly authorized by the Obama administration in its final hours on January 20, a senior Palestinian source has told The Times of Israel.US officials conveyed to PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah on Tuesday that the funds were not expected to be handed over in the immediate future, said the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

On Tuesday, the State Department said it was reviewing the last-minute decision by former secretary of state John Kerry to send the funds to the Palestinians despite objections to the transfer by congressional Republicans.

The department said it would look at the payment and might make adjustments to ensure it comports with the Trump administration’s priorities.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-say-trump-freezes-obamas-last-minute-221-million-payout/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
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