Daily News Article - June 15, 2006
1. How did Hamas bring millions of dollars into Gaza this week? How will this help Hamas?
2. How does Hamas say it will use the money? What does Israel fear Hamas will do with the money?
3. Why did the U.S., European Union and other Western nations cut off financial aid to the Palestinian Authority?
4. OPTIONAL: CHALLENGE QUESTION:
What percent of the Palestinian Authority's annual budget comes from the U.S., E.U. and other Western nations? How did you find the answer? Be specific.
5. How much money per year does the Palestinian Authority need for salaries and other expenses?
6. Why is Israel supporting Palestinian Chairman Mahmoud Abbas?
7. What reaction has Hamas had to the principles set out by the Quartet?
8. What do you think about the fighting between Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas?