For the second time: Smotrich seizes funds from PA, transfers them to victims of terrorism
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders another seizure of Palestinian Authority funds for the benefit of victims of terrorism.
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News and updates about PA taxes
PA livid: Israel is offsetting our tax money
PA cabinet leader calls on donor countries to pressure Israel to stop cutting the PA's tax money.
PA blasts Smotrich: Offsetting PA funds for victims of terrorism is extortion
PA cabinet leader: The "Palestinian people" and its leadership will not deviate from the fight for the realization of their rights.
PA: Offsetting tax money harms our economy
PA cabinet leader asks EU to pressure on Israel to stop offsetting aid to the families of the terrorists.
Cabinet approves transfer of tax revenues to PA
$200 million of PA tax revenues will be deducted due to the PA's payments to terrorists and their families.
Report: EU links aid to PA to financial ties with Israel
European Union leaders tell PA they will refuse to provide financial aid as long as it refuses to accept tax revenues collected by Israel.
PA cabinet leader accuses Israel of blackmail
Mohammad Shtayyeh says PA is trying to get tax revenue from Israel without being subjected to any "Israeli blackmail."
PA: We'll continue to refuse tax revenues from Israel
PA cabinet leader stresses the PA will refuse to accept tax revenues from Israel despite its financial crisis.
Israel transfers 120 million shekels to PA
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon signed the transfer of part of PA tax money over fear that coronavirus would worsen PA's economy.
Shin Bet chief warns against deducting PA money
Nadav Argaman reportedly warned ministers of the consequences of offsetting PA taxes.
Abbas: We will continue to assist the prisoners
PA chairman stresses firm opposition to US peace initiative, says Arabs won't agree to Israel's offsetting of PA tax money.
PA calls on EU to pressure Israel on tax money
PA cabinet leader says EU should pressure Israel to stop deducting funds from the tax revenues it collects on behalf of the PA.
PA returns tax money to Israel
PA returns tax revenues to Israel due to the fact that Israel offset the money that the PA pays to terrorists and their families.
U.S. Welcomes Decision to Unfreeze PA Taxes
State 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 Alert
PA grappling with financial crisis, cuts workers' pay 40%; to compensate, Israel lets an additional 10,000 workers into Israel.
Abbas Threatens Israel Over Frozen Tax Revenues
PA 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 PA
Kerry warns PA may cease to exist if it does not soon receive tax revenue which has been withheld by Israel.
'Use Frozen Money to Pay Off Electric Debt'
Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom says Israel should use the frozen PA tax money froze to pay off the PA’s enormous electric bill.
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.
IMF Warns Over PA Economy in New Report
The International Monetary Fund calls on Israel and the PA to help support the economy of Gaza and Judea and Samaria.
No More Tax Funds from Israel to PA
Israel has decided to withhold taxes collected for the Palestinian Authority that were to be transferred later in the month.
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