BYE BYE GAZA - Barry Chamish

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Israeli talks with Palestinian Authority officials, as well as with
Arab and European leaders. Peres described his efforts to
obtain financial assistance for the PA, and noted the slow
pace of fulfillment of European and other commitments made
to the PA. During the discussion, Peres and Welch also
talked about the lack of response in the Arab world to
requests on behalf of the PA.
In addition, Peres called on the US private sector to increase
investments in PA-controlled territories.
Mr. Peres noted the need to maintain the current tax
structure between the PA and Israel, and informed Welch of
the plans for the transfer of Gush Katif hothouses to Arab
ownership in the context of the Disengagement Plan.
According to Minister Peres' office, the deputy prime minister
described to the American official negotiations currently
underway with Holland to allow Israeli marketing of PAgrown
flowers.
Today's Tel Aviv meeting is a preview for Minister Peres of a
planned meeting with the economic coordinator for the
"Quartet" - sponsors of the Road Map peace plan - outgoing
World Bank president James Wolfensohn, Saturday night.
Peres will discuss with Mr. Wolfensohn projects to
rehabilitate the PA economy.
The following report is much better.
http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Briefs/5350.htm
Peres suggests turning Gaza settlement into Club Med
Resort
By: Israel Insider staff and partners
Published: April 19, 2005
Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres sought to plot out the
economic fortunes of the Middle East after Israel pulls out of
the Gaza Strip this summer, proposing Monday regional