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													U.S.-Palestinian Relations													The United States is strongly committed to the development of a secure, free, democratic, and stable Palestinian society and governance.  The U.S. government remains committed to a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and believes that Israelis and Palestinians alike deserve equal measures of freedom, security and prosperity. The United States will continue to  work with the PalestinianThe United States is strongly committed to the development of a secure, free, democratic, and stable Palestinian society and governance.  The U.S. government remains committed to a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and believes that Israelis and Palestinians alike deserve equal measures of freedom, security and prosperity. The United States will continue to  work with the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestinian people – including civil society – to advance these objectives.  In addition, the U.S. government aims to promote and protect human rights for the Palestinian people, and encourages the Palestinian Authority to promote and protect the rights of the Palestinians as it works to fulfill the aspirations of the Palestinian people and enjoy lasting peace with Israel.  Supporting a negotiated two-state solution will continue to be a core U.S. policy objective.Collapse U.S.-Palestinian Relations															Read more about U.S.-Palestinian Relations																												U.S. Assistance to the Palestinians													Since the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993, the United States has been the largest provider of assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, providing more than $7.6 billion in economic development and security funding—in addition to humanitarian assistance.  U.S. foreign assistance for the Palestinian people serves important U.S. interests, including providing critical relief to thoseSince the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993, the United States has been the largest provider of assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, providing more than $7.6 billion in economic development and security funding—in addition to humanitarian assistance.  U.S. foreign assistance for the Palestinian people serves important U.S. interests, including providing critical relief to those in great need, fostering economic development, and supporting Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation. Economic and humanitarian assistance programs improve the lives of millions of Palestinians by providing immediate relief and advancing development across sectors such as health, infrastructure, economic growth, private sector development, and civil society.  In administering assistance for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the United States complies with applicable requirements under U.S. law, including the Taylor Force Act.Collapse U.S. Assistance to the Palestinians															Read more about U.S. Assistance to the Palestinians																												Bilateral Economic Relations													The United States is committed to improving the lives of ordinary Palestinian people.  Through shared efforts with the Palestinian Authority and international community, we will work to reduce poverty, corruption, and unemployment and renew economic stability for the benefit of the Palestinian people.  We seek job creation including through the private sector for the next generation of PalestiniansThe United States is committed to improving the lives of ordinary Palestinian people.  Through shared efforts with the Palestinian Authority and international community, we will work to reduce poverty, corruption, and unemployment and renew economic stability for the benefit of the Palestinian people.  We seek job creation including through the private sector for the next generation of Palestinians to bring economic stability and prosperity both now and in a future Palestinian state.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since August, 2021 the United States has donated **1,003,100** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of the Palestinian Territories. This includes 503,100 Pfizer and 500,000 Moderna doses. Of the 1,003,100 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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