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JERUSALEM (JTA) -- The West Bank has seen significant economic growth, according to a new report.
The growth can be attributed to security measures, civilian assistance steps and successful coordination between the Israeli and Palestinian authorities, according to a report released Monday by the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories section of the Defense Ministry.
Wages increased 24 percent and unemployment decreased by 3 percent compared to the same time frame in 2007, according to the report. The number of workers employed in the West Bank itself grew by 10 percent, as did the number of permits for Palestinians working in Israel. In addition, trade between Israel and the Palestinian Authority jumped 35 percent.
The number of vehicles imported to the West Bank soared 953 percent, from 299 in all of 2007 to 3,148 in the first 10 months of 2008.
At least 113 road blocks were dismantled, according to the report, and some 20 Palestinian police stations were opened throughout the West Bank. In addition, Israeli and Palestinian security forces have held an additional 247 meetings since January to build confidence and coordinate activities.
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This kind of NEWS should be EXPORTED to the Arab Neighboring countries.. ans or to CNN, or Fix news..
The world should Know about it… and the main Focus is to
CALL FOR Neigbors to REALIZE that Thats the way TO PEACE and wellbeeing.
WE MUST demand from The “cousins” (the Muslim ).. to Review whats the porpouse of GODS (or Alah) Human GIVEN MIND and habilities.who distinct Us from Animals.
Is it into realizing our Personnality.. and capabilities.. PERSONNALY guiven DIFFERENT to each one......
PAVLOVs Theory “ isnt applied to Humans”...and Teached in the MADRASAS...Hate inspiration…
Personalizing againt..conditioning NEGATES GODS guiven distinction among HUMAN beeings. LOVE humankind instead of HATE the other..
Thats HUMANS RIGHTS !!!
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