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Palestinian Authority Continues Millions in Payments to Terrorists in Israeli Prisons
The Palestinian Authority continues to pay over 20 million shekels monthly to terrorists imprisoned in Israel, despite promises to the U.S. to stop. A study by the JCFA, led by Morris Hirsch, found that Israel has only seized about 15% of the funds designated for terrorists since 2019.
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What happened
- 01Palestinian Authority continues monthly payments exceeding 20 million shekels to terrorists in Israeli prisons.
- 02Payments persist despite PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's commitment to the U.S. to halt the practice.
- 03A JCFA study highlights that Israel has only confiscated about 15% of designated terrorist funds since 2019.
- 04The PA uses a tiered salary system, with payments increasing based on the length of the prison sentence.
- 05Alternative distribution methods, including special ATMs, are used by the PA to bypass banking restrictions.
- 06The study suggests practical measures for Israel, including asset seizures and diplomatic sanctions against PA officials.
The PA uses a tiered salary system and has found alternative ways to distribute funds, including special ATMs, after banks were warned. The study proposes several solutions, including leveraging ATM locations for seizures and imposing fines.
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