![]() UN asks for donations for PAUnited Nations urges donor states to provide $350 million in aid for the Palestinian Authority in 2019.![]() PA receives millions for Area C ArabsPA receives aid from several European countries and UNDP meant to help the Palestinians' "steadfastness".![]() UN appeals for $547 million in aid to PAUN launches appeal for $547 million to help 1.6 million Palestinian Arabs. The PA continues to spend its budget on terrorist salaries.![]() Saudis delay transfer of money to PAPA says Saudi Arabia has failed to transfer its monthly financial aid for seven straight months.![]() World Bank calls on donors to help PAWorld Bank says international donor support is a must to maintain the PA's budget-cutting achievements.![]() Report: Congress delaying aid to PAPA says Congress members are delaying $159 million in aid in an effort to pressure the PA to relaunch negotiations with Israel.![]() PA confirms economic talks with IsraelPA Finance Minister confirms he met Israeli counterpart Kahlon to discuss an economic agreement to boost the PA economy.![]() Report: Israel to assist PA economicallyKahlon reportedly putting together a series of economic measures to help alleviate the pressure on the Palestinian population.![]() Saudi Arabia Increases Financial Aid to the PASaudi Arabia to increase its monthly aid to PA to $20 million, bringing its yearly aid to the PA budget to $60 million.![]() IMF Calls for Donor Support for PA TerritoriesInternational Monetary Fund calls for more donor aid to support the economic recovery of the PA-assigned areas.![]() Abbas Threatens Israel Over Frozen Tax RevenuesPA chairman tells European leaders he will stop security coordination with Israel if it continues to withhold the PA’s tax revenue.![]() Kerry Concerned Over 'Viability' of PAKerry warns PA may cease to exist if it does not soon receive tax revenue which has been withheld by Israel.![]() IMF: Gaza War Pushed PA Economy to RecessionLast summer's Gaza drove the Palestinian economy into its first contraction since 2006, says International Monetary Fund.![]() Saudi Arabia Gives the PA $60 MillionSaudi Arabia provides the PA with $60 million, covering the Kingdom's financial contribution to the PA for October, November and December.![]() Washington Reviewing Financial Aid to PAThe United States reviewing its annual $440-million aid package to the PA because of its effort to join the ICC, says State Department.![]() PA Reports Increase in Imports from IsraelThe PA has seen an increase in both importing from Israel and exporting to Israel, according to new statistics.![]() PA Wants to Drill for Oil in Judea and SamariaPA announces tender for oil exploration, ignores the fact that the exploration area is in a region under Israeli control.![]() Financial Crisis? PA Planning Airport and RailwayPA announces several new transportation related projects and is even seeking to expand into areas under Israeli control.![]() IMF: Failure of Peace Talks Will Hurt PA EconomyNew IMF report says that success in peace talks could boost the PA’s economic growth, but failure could cause increased debt.![]() Abbas: We Can't Pay Salaries, it's Israel's FaultPA Chairman blames Israeli "occupation" for his entity's difficult economic situation.![]() Israel, PA Agree to Resume Economic CooperationFinance Minister Yair Lapid and PA counterpart agree to resume economic times frozen since November.![]() Sweden May Slash its Aid to the PASweden is considering slashing its aid to the PA because of a lack of progress in achieving a two-state solution, says a Swedish minister.![]() PA Official: The Financial Crisis is Getting WorseThe PA is $4.2 billion in internal and external debt, announces its deputy prime minister.![]() Kerry's Plan for PA Receives Cool ReceptionA $4 billion U.S. plan to boost the PA's met with a cool response as PA leaders insist on a political dimension to the stimulus.![]() Kerry Announces Plan to Boost PA EconomyU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry unveils plan to boost the PA's economy by attracting $4 billion in private investment.![]() U.S. Quietly Unblocks Financial Aid to PAThe United States has quietly unblocked almost $500 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority which had been frozen by Congress.![]() Donors Progress in Raising Funds for Failing PAInternational donors are making progress toward finding the $1.2 billion needed to help fund the PA, officials say.![]() PA Asks the World: Help Our Failing EconomyThe Palestinian Authority has urged the world to step up financial aid and press Israel to allow economic development.![]() IMF Warns Over PA Economy in New ReportThe International Monetary Fund calls on Israel and the PA to help support the economy of Gaza and Judea and Samaria.![]() Saudis Offer More Money to Cash-Strapped PASaudi Arabia will contribute $20 million each month to the Palestinian Authority, a Saudi official says.![]() PA to Receive $100 Million from Saudi ArabiaThe Palestinian Authority, facing its worst financial crisis ever, will receive financial assistance from Saudi Arabia.![]() Abbas Warns of Hardships Without Arab 'Safety Net'PA Chairman warns that if Arab countries don't deliver on their promised 'safety net', the PA will be in a difficult situation.![]() Arab League Chief to Visit RamallahArab League chief Nabil al-Arabi will visit Ramallah and focus on a financial "safety net" to ease the economic crisis in the PA government.![]() Fayyad: Arab Countries Evading Commitment to PAPA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad calls for an urgent Arab summit to address the PA's financial crisis.![]() PA Government Workers Go on StrikeEmployees of the Palestinian Authority government across Judea and Samaria start a strike over unpaid salaries. As usual, they blame Israel.![]() Fayyad Urges Arabs to Follow Up on 'Safety Net'PA prime minister Salam Fayyad urges Arab League nations to make good on $100 million a month in pledged "safety net" funds.![]() Arab League Pledges 'Safety Net' to AbbasRepresentatives of the Arab League pledge to transfer a monthly sum of 100 million dollars as a “financial safety net" for PA.![]() 9 Illegal Entrants Crammed into Truck WallGuards find nine illegal PA entrants crammed behind a false wall.![]() Report: Fayyad to Resign as PA's Prime MinisterPalestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has presented a plan to form a more inclusive factional government.![]() Israel Helps PA Economy, Lets More Workers InIsrael’s latest measures to improve the PA economy include approval of construction projects, more permits, and more Gaza exports.![]() European Minister Blames Israel for PA CrisisEuropean minister blames Israel for PA's financial crisis as its finance minister warns that efforts to create a state could collapse.![]() Israel, PA Talking About Developing GasIsrael has held talks with the PA over the development of a gas field off the coast of Gaza, says a report by the Israeli foreign ministry.![]() PA Ends Restriction on Imports from IsraelDecision is an attempt to reduce spiraling prices as transportation union says it plans new protest actions.![]() 'Arab Spring' Hits PA, Hundreds Protest in ShechemHundreds of protesters gather in the main square in Shechem, calling for the ouster of PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.![]() Israel Has Removed All but 10 Roadblocks in YeshaOnly 10 roadblocks remain in Judea and Samaria after more than a hundred others have been removed as “goodwill” measure to Abbas.![]() Abbas to Ask Islamic Countries for Major AidPA Chairman Abbas to present Islamic countries with a multi-sector aid plan to lift the PA out of its financial crisis.![]() Is Israel Helping PA Prepare for War?Israel is boosting the PA economy while the PA continues its incitement and enmity – which could help the PA in case of open conflict.![]() PA, Israel Sign Agreements on Taxes, GoodsFinance Minister Steinitz and PA Prime Minister Fayyad agree on arrangements regarding taxation and the transfer of goods.![]() World Bank Says PA Economy UnsustainableNew World Bank report says the economic growth in the PA is unsustainable and cannot support a future state.![]() Obama Bypasses Congress, Frees Aid to PAPresident Barack Obama signs a waiver declaring that aid to the PA is “important to the security interests of the United States.”![]() U.S. Unblocks Aid to Palestinian AuthorityTwo Republicans in the House of Representatives release restrictions on the disbursement of U.S. assistance to the PA.![]() PA Denies 'Secret Economic Talks' with IsraelIsraeli press reported that the Finance Ministry and the PA hope to sign a new economic agreement. |