 Israel to Return Frozen Tax Funds to PA1.8 billion shekels to be transferred to Ramallah on Monday, despite PA joining the ICC. Abbas Doubts Israel Vow to Unfreeze Tax FundsPalestinian Authority chief says he doesn't believe Israel will follow through on Netanyahu pledge to release tax monies. U.S. Welcomes Decision to Unfreeze PA TaxesState Department spokesman says Israel's decision to release frozen tax revenue to the PA is "an important step". PA Budget Crisis Has IDF on High AlertPA grappling with financial crisis, cuts workers' pay 40%; to compensate, Israel lets an additional 10,000 workers into Israel. Abbas: We Have to 'Reexamine' Ties with IsraelPA chairman blasts Israel for withholding tax revenues, says the PA must reexamine ties with Israel. Ban Calls on Israel to Resume Transfer of PA TaxesUN Secretary-General expresses concern after PLO decides to end security cooperation with Israel. PLO to End Security Cooperation with IsraelPLO decides to end security cooperation with Israel because it is withholding the PA's tax revenues. Erekat Brands Israeli Sanctions as 'Piracy'The PA's chief negotiator continues to blast Israel's decision to stop tax money transfers to the PA. 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. US Secy of State Fights for $700 Million in PA AidU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is fighting to send the Palestinian Authority nearly $700 million in aid despite budget cuts. Israel to Withhold PA Funds Till MarchIsrael plans to withhold funds collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority until at least March. |
