In contrast to the above item, the Americans themselves are insisting on tight supervision on other funding - yet this is designed not to ensure that the money not be used for terrorism, but to make sure that it's not spent on Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. It should be noted that among these are localities with thousands of people, with schools, businesses, child-care centers, and more.
At issue are U.S. guarantees for up to $8 billion worth of loans to Israel. American sources said that Congressional approval for the guarantees would most likely be suspended if no mechanism tracks where and how the borrowed monies are spent, ensuring that none are spent in Yesha. One possibility is that money used in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza would be subtracted from the loan guarantees. An Israeli delegation will be traveling to Washington next week to present the Israeli case to senior American government officials.
At issue are U.S. guarantees for up to $8 billion worth of loans to Israel. American sources said that Congressional approval for the guarantees would most likely be suspended if no mechanism tracks where and how the borrowed monies are spent, ensuring that none are spent in Yesha. One possibility is that money used in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza would be subtracted from the loan guarantees. An Israeli delegation will be traveling to Washington next week to present the Israeli case to senior American government officials.