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“Since that year, the United States has provided over six billion – with a B – dollars in bilateral assistance to Palestinians,” Haley said. She spoke as the United States is under attack for its sharp monetary cutback to the UN Relief and Works Agency this year. It dropped its annual contribution from $364 million to $60 million.Haley outed countries to have given minimal funds to the Palestinians.Iran, Tunisia, Algeria gave UNRWA nothing at all in 2017, Haley said. Pakistan and Egypt each gave $20,000, said Haley adding that Oman gave $668,000.Arab nations are not the only ones who have been loath to support the Palestinians, Haley said.China donated $350,000 to UNRWA and Russia gave it $2 million.Turkey gave $6.7 million, Kuwait $9 million and the United Arab Emirates gave 12.8 million, Haley said.“Words at the United Nations or actions on the streets and in the schools of Palestinian communities – which matters more?” Haley asked.The US has concluded that “judging by the vitriol that is directed toward the United States from the Palestinian representatives” its “support is unappreciated or un-welcomed,” Haley said.The issue goes beyond funding, said Haley. The Arab country have done little to encourage the necessary “reconciliation between Palestinian factions.”They have not denounced Hamas terrorism or supported compromises for peace, Haley said.“It is time for the regional states in particular to step up and really help the Palestinian people, instead of just making speeches thousands of miles away,” Haley said.