EU ministers to endorse freeze on aid to Hamas-led govt

European Union foreign ministers were today expected to give firm backing to a freeze on EU aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian government, but stressed they would seek alternative ways of providing money for humanitarian projects.

EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said Europe continued to “stand by the Palestinian people” and would provide money for electricity, food, education and other projects, so “their basic human needs will be met in the future”.