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To: Machaon who wrote (5628)	1/24/2004 4:02:25 PM
From: Machaon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6945

Palestinians deserve better likud.nl "Under Israeli jurisdiction, 1967-93 Economic prosperity. Israeli investment in Palestinian business, industry, and infrastructure helped the PA GNP grow 13% annually between 1967 and 1980; per capita income grew tenfold; unemployment dropped from 40% to below 5%. Employment opportunities: Except during terrorist upsurges, Israel employs about 120,000 Palestinians from the disputed territories. Their earnings accounted for 43% of the West Bank's overall income. Educational development. Israel built 6 universities and 20 community colleges for the Palestinians. Illiteracy dropped from 50% to 30% between 1967 and 1980. Standards of living soared. Health gains: Israel built 166 clinics, provided universal life insurance and medical programs for Palestinians. The morality rate plummeted by two thirds (1970-1990). Israel built hospitals and schools. Israel also expanded water, sewage, and electric systems."