U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) shakes hands

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) shakes hands with Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora after the opening of "International Conference in Support of the Palestinian Economy and Reconstruction of Gaza" in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh March 2, 2009. International donors pledged over $3 billion on Monday to help the Palestinian economy and rebuild Gaza after Israel's three-week offensive, insisting their funds bypass the territory's Hamas rulers. Gulf Arab states, the United States and the European Commission made significant pledges, while others including Turkey, Italy, Germany and Algeria also announced contributions.
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