World Bank: PA economy not strong enough to support a state

Published on July 25, 2012

The Palestinian economy is not yet strong enough to support a sovereign state because of its heavy reliance on foreign aid, according to a World Bank report.

World Bank: Israel hampering Palestinian economy

Published on September 12, 2011

Israeli restrictions have inhibited what otherwise would have been substantial progress in the Palestinian economy, the World Bank reported.

Red-Dead canal idea stirs controversy

By Dina Kraft
Published on August 3, 2008

The World Bank is conducting a $14 million study of a plan to build a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea. Environmentalists say the canal idea is a risky proposition to save the Dead Sea, which is rapidly shrinking.

OPINION: Save the Dead Sea by restoring the Jordan River, not by building a canal to the Red Sea

Published on August 3, 2008

The way to save the Dead Sea is by restoring freshwater flow from a rehabilitated Jordan River, not building an ecologically risky channel from the Red Sea

NATION & WORLD BRIEFS

Published on March 17, 2005

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved $200 million in aid to the Palestinians.

‘Shiraz 10’ Update

By Michael Aushenker
Published on July 20, 2000

In response to recent human rights violations perpetrated by the Iranian government, the House of Representatives passed an amendment brought to the floor by Congressman Brad Sherman during consideration of the foreign aid bill for fiscal year 2001. The amendment seeks to cut World Bank funding by $10 million to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Seasons of Reinterpretation

Published on April 20, 2000

The world has an odd habit, alert readers have noticed, of exploding in springtime, smack in the middle of the Season of our Liberation. Sometimes these explosions disrupt those carefully laid Passover plans in the most annoying way. At other times, Passover just gains new meaning.