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Palestinians shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on May 26, 2026. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
June 15, 2026, 12:54 pm
Report warns Israeli restrictions pushing Palestinian economy in West Bank to collapse
Deprived of tax revenues and work permits, ‘economic conditions necessary for any Palestinian future other than permanent subjugation’ being lost, warns International Crisis Group
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Palestinians inspect the destruction caused by an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
May 20, 2026, 12:30 am
IDF says strike in southern Gaza killed Hamas operative who invaded Israel on Oct. 7
Member of terror group, who military doesn’t name, hit in airstrike after posing ‘immediate threat’ to troops; report finds Hamas used early 2025 truce to train new fighters
By Stav Levaton, Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
This handout picture provided by the Palestinian Authority's press office (PPO) shows Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas (R) meeting with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Ramallah on March 24, 2025. (Thaer Ghanaim / PPO / AFP) /
April 14, 2025, 11:24 am
European Union to boost PA funding with $1.8 billion over three years
EU Mideast commissioner says financial support to go hand in hand with reforms in Ramallah, ‘because without reforming, they won’t be strong enough and credible’
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Seen through a Palestinian flag, people rally in support of the Palestinian UN bid for observer state status, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 29, 2012. (AP/Nasser Ishtayeh)
April 3, 2024, 8:41 am
Palestinians officially relaunch bid to become United Nations member state
Palestine Liberation Organization seeks recognition as state from world body, which granted it observer status in 2012, but vote on application can be vetoed by US
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Amman, Jordan, October 17, 2023. (AP Photo/ Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
November 3, 2023, 1:15 am
Ministers vote to transfer tax funds to PA, subtracting money designated for Gaza
Security cabinet says it has ‘cut all contact’ with Gaza, vows to return detained laborers back to Strip; Washington had pushed Israel to release funds after Smotrich freeze
By Amy Spiro and Michael Bachner
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, left, talks with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant during a discussion and vote on the state budget at the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, May 23, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 2, 2023, 5:14 pm
Ministers set to vote on PA tax transfers amid mounting opposition to Smotrich freeze
Finance minister accused of seeking to ‘inflame’ West Bank by withholding millions, as Netanyahu, Gallant reportedly back handing over cash to help avert escalation of violence
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich takes part in a march to the illegal West Bank outpost of Evyatar, near the West Bank city of Nablus, during the Passover holiday, April 10, 2023. (Sraya Diamant/ Flash90/ File)
August 7, 2023, 11:57 pm
Smotrich said refusing to approve economic measures to assist Palestinian Authority
Far-right finance minister’s opposition may prevent Israel from fulfilling promise made to US government
By ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the media at the EU Council in Brussels on January 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
October 7, 2020, 10:44 pm
EU said to condition expanding aid on PA’s acceptance of tax funds from Israel
Report says European countries told Abbas to take the money Israel is holding on the Palestinians’ behalf, but he refused without written commitment annexation won’t happen
By ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority Finance Minister Shukri Bishara speaking at a press conference in Ramallah on March 11, 2019. (Credit: Wafa)
June 13, 2020, 1:31 am
Refusing tax revenues and loans from Israel, PA on brink of major fiscal crisis
As tensions with Jerusalem rise over annexation and with the pandemic crippling its economy, Ramallah is running a ballooning deficit despite tough austerity measures
By Aaron Boxerman
Head of the Shin Bet security service Nadav Argaman attends the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset on November 6, 2018. (Hadas Parush/ Flash90/ File)
June 15, 2019, 10:05 pm
Shin Bet chief met with Abbas over PA tax money held by Israel — report
Nadav Argaman reportedly tried to convince Palestinian Authority head to accept funds collected by Jerusalem, amid fears of a financial collapse in the West Bank
By ToI Staff
File: US special envoy Jason Greenblatt (C) shakes hands with Palestinian Water Authority chairman Mazen Ghunaim during the launch of a project to improve access to wastewater treatment and water for Palestinian farmers, on October 15, 2017, in the city of Jericho, in the West Bank. (AFP/Jaafar Ashtiyeh)
June 6, 2019, 1:33 am
US envoy tells Palestinian leaders dire situation is of their own making
‘Time for PA to step-up & take responsibility,’ says Greenblatt, as Palestinian PM warns of collapse within 2 months amid withdrawal of US aid and financial spat with Israel
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh at his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah, April 16, 2019. (AP Photo/ Nasser Nasser)
June 5, 2019, 1:09 pm
PA premier calls Trump plan ‘blackmail,’ says Bahrain workshop to be ‘born dead’
Mohammad Shtayyeh claims Palestinians weren’t invited to Manama but wouldn’t attend anyway; warns PA could collapse within 2 months if financial spat with Israel not resolved
By Michael Bachner
PA President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the weekly cabinet meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on April 29, 2019. (Majdi Mohammed / POOL / AFP)
June 4, 2019, 10:21 pm
Palestinians angry as PA cabinet revealed to have given itself secret pay raise
Newly revealed documents show Abbas in 2017 approved 67% salary hike and lavish bonuses while West Bank economy struggled, further undermining leadership’s image
By Agencies and ToI Staff
PA President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the weekly cabinet meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on April 29, 2019. (Majdi Mohammed / POOL / AFP)
April 30, 2019, 11:03 am
Jordan, Egypt said to mediate between Israel and PA over tax transfer standoff
PA official reportedly says there will be no compromise on issue; US unable to resolve crisis because Ramallah cut off contact with Washington
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, in Jerusalem, on March 11, 2019. (Aharon Krohn/Flash90)
April 28, 2019, 10:49 pm
Netanyahu, Kahlon reportedly plan for possible financial collapse of PA
Israel has reportedly tried to transfer $182 million to Palestinians, but was rebuffed; finance minister said to meet with PA official to discuss issue
By ToI Staff
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