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<p>Since 1994 the Palestinian Authority has paid an allowance to cover the cost of food and clothing for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. The nature of this allowance is governed and managed by the Israeli authorities.</p><p>UK assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA) supports a successful Middle East Peace Process by helping build Palestinian institutions and promoting economic growth, so that any future state will be stable, prosperous, well-run, and an effective partner for peace with Israel. This has been provided through the World Bank since 2004 and is provided subject to a number of safeguards.</p> |