Doron Peskin, 22.09.09, Ynet
La agencia de noticias árabe Quds Press con sede en Londres, alega que la asociación de los países árabes afirman que el estado judío ha desalentado el crecimiento de la economía Palestina desde 1967.
La declaración ha sido destinada para contrarrestar las reiteradas declaraciones del Primer Ministro Benjamin Netanyahu respecto a la sorprendente "paz financiera" con la Autoridad Palestina.
El informe de la Liga Árabe se centra en las acciones de Israel contra la infraestructura económica en la Franja de Gaza, pero también critica la gestión financiera de la Autoridad Palestina en la Ribera Occidental.
El informe afirma que "Israel ha estado luchando en contra del desarrollo financiero de las tierras ocupadas desde 1967, por medio de asedio, la contaminación ambiental y la destrucción total de la economía".
La Liga Árabe citó estadísticas que indican que la Franja cuenta con 60% en su tasa de desempleo y el 80% de los habitantes de Gaza viven en la pobreza.
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Arab League: Israel waging financial war
London-based Arab news agency Quds Press quotes association of Arab countries as saying Jewish state has been stifling growth of Palestinian economy since 1967
Doron Peskin, 09.22.09, Ynet
Israel is waging a "financial war" against the Palestinians, the London-based Arab news agency Quds Press quoted an Arab League report as saying Tuesday.
The phrasing was meant to counter Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's repeated statements regarding striking "financial peace" with the Palestinian Authority.
The Arab League's report focuses on Israel's actions against the economical infrastructure in Gaza Strip, but also criticizes the PA's financial conduct in the West Bank.
The report states that "Israel has been fighting against the financial development of the occupied lands since 1967, by means of siege, environmental pollution and the overall destruction of the economy."
The Arab League quoted statistics indicating the Strip has 60% unemployment rate and 80% of Gazans live in poverty.
Israel, added the report, also prohibits Gaza's fishermen from earning a living by imposing a marine siege on its waters, on top of closing all of the Gaza crossings.
The Arab League further claimed that contrary to reports by several international financial bodies, the West Bank does not fare better, as its area is riddled with about 630 checkpoints and roadblocks that prevent free commence.
Israel, claims the report, has also confiscated over 12,350 acres of land in favor of the security fence.
The report also slams Palestinian workers' employment conditions in Israel as being "practically inhumane."
Doron Peskin is head of research at Info-Prod Research (Middle East) Ltd.
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