Important News
- UPDATE: Israeli airstrikes kill eight civilians in central and southern Gaza
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- Palestinian youth killed, others injured in colonists' attack on Ramallah-area town
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- Israeli strikes on Gaza leave dozens of civilians killed and injured
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- Fuel shortages push Gaza patients to the brink as hospitals struggle to operate
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- ASEAN urges ceasefire in Gaza, condemns attacks on civilians and humanitarian blockade
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- Occupation issues forced evacuation orders for areas in Gaza City
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- 10 injured, ambulances attacked in violent assault by colonists near Ramallah
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US Congress to Transfer $600 Million to Israel
TEL AVIV, December 24, 2005 (WAFA) - The Israeli Daily Haaretz said Saturday that the United States Congress approved transfering of $600 million in aid to Israel for funding joint security projects.
According to the daily,$600 million, $133 million will be used to develop the "Arrow" missile program, a collaborative project between Israel Aircraft Industries and Boeing.
It added that some $10 million will be invested in developing a missile capable of intercepting short-range missiles.
M.H. (12:32 P) (10:32 GMT)
