In pictures: Ramallah reacts to Quartet aid move
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Ramallah's market
Middle East mediators have agreed an aid plan for Palestinians.
Residents in the West Bank city of Ramallah give their views on the proposal to channel aid directly to the people, bypassing the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority.
Pictures and text: Martin Patience
Masbah Maseh, 45, real estate agent
Any move that solves the financial crisis through the Palestinian government or the president has to be welcomed.
But many people are still angry with the West. They should never have cut the funding in the first place.
The Quartet must support the Palestinian people and not punish us.
Mohammed Azmi, 21, student
The decision taken three months ago after Hamas' victory was wrong. The West has to respect the Palestinian democracy.
But this decision is the right step as it helps the Palestinians who are suffering.
I was very angry with the EU and the US but hopefully things will improve between Palestinians and the West.
Safi Ahmed, 39, security guard
The money will come and people will receive their salaries.
Today, the streets are empty because nobody has any money to buy anything.
I don't work for the government, so I've received my salary and could feed my six children. But I know many people who are struggling.
Rami Barghouti, 26, physics teacher
The decision means funding for only three months, but something is better than nothing.
But the Quartet wants to control our lives. They are saying to the Palestinians that we own you.
Every time we make a decision, like the elections, we need to ask the West if it's OK and that's not right.
Ali Mohammed, 27, doctor
It's a good decision. We are in a very difficult situation and we should welcome any money we receive. I know people who can't afford to buy food.
But the West is trying to avoid Hamas. They are trying to pressure us into turning away from Hamas but this won't work.
Instead, they should deal with Hamas directly.
Ramallah's market
Middle East mediators have agreed an aid plan for Palestinians.
Residents in the West Bank city of Ramallah give their views on the proposal to channel aid directly to the people, bypassing the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority.
Pictures and text: Martin Patience
Masbah Maseh, 45, real estate agent
Any move that solves the financial crisis through the Palestinian government or the president has to be welcomed.
But many people are still angry with the West. They should never have cut the funding in the first place.
The Quartet must support the Palestinian people and not punish us.
Mohammed Azmi, 21, student
The decision taken three months ago after Hamas' victory was wrong. The West has to respect the Palestinian democracy.
But this decision is the right step as it helps the Palestinians who are suffering.
I was very angry with the EU and the US but hopefully things will improve between Palestinians and the West.
Safi Ahmed, 39, security guard
The money will come and people will receive their salaries.
Today, the streets are empty because nobody has any money to buy anything.
I don't work for the government, so I've received my salary and could feed my six children. But I know many people who are struggling.
Rami Barghouti, 26, physics teacher
The decision means funding for only three months, but something is better than nothing.
But the Quartet wants to control our lives. They are saying to the Palestinians that we own you.
Every time we make a decision, like the elections, we need to ask the West if it's OK and that's not right.
Ali Mohammed, 27, doctor
It's a good decision. We are in a very difficult situation and we should welcome any money we receive. I know people who can't afford to buy food.
But the West is trying to avoid Hamas. They are trying to pressure us into turning away from Hamas but this won't work.
Instead, they should deal with Hamas directly.
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