Palestinian Leader Ends Payments for Prisoners

In Overture to Trump, Palestinian Leader Ends Payments for Prisoners
The United States and Israel have long condemned the payment of stipends to families of Palestinian prisoners involved in attacks on Israel.
Trump admin welcomes reform of Palestinian prisoner payments dubbed "pay for slay"
The Trump administration welcomed on Wednesday Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' decision to revoke the system of payments to families of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails or to families of Palestinians who were killed or wounded during attacks against Israelis.
Abbas Risks Palestinian Backlash Over Overhaul of Prisoner Payments
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Abbas faced criticism from allies and foes alike on Tuesday over a decree overhauling payments to families of Palestinians killed or jailed by Israel, a move to satisfy a U.S. demand that will likely deepen his unpopularity.
Palestinian Leadership Divided as Abbas Alters Prisoner Aid System
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree to reform the longstanding system of payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed by Israeli forces. This move, aimed at addressing U.
Palestinian president scraps prisoner payment system criticised by US
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree overturning a system of payments to the families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed by Israeli forces that has been a longstanding source of friction with the United States.
‘Big win for Trump’: US welcomes PA prisoner payment reform, which Israel dismissed
State Department spokesperson tells ToI decree signed by Abbas 'appears to be positive step,' Washington will monitor its implementation; EU envoy voices similar cautious optimism
Palestinian president scraps prisoner payment system amid US criticism
The payouts were long denounced by Israel, which says the system incentivises terrorism. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Mahmoud Abbas ends Palestinian Authority’s payments to families of terrorists
Abbas reportedly canceled the program, dubbed "pay-for-slay" by its critics, as a goodwill gesture toward Donald Trump.
Palestinian Authority signals it will drop ‘pay-for-slay’ program that rewards terrorists to attack Israelis — only if US restores aid
The Palestinian Authority has reportedly reached out to the Trump administration and senior members of Congress, saying it ...
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Abbas Faces Backlash Over Decree Ending Payments to Palestinian Families
President Mahmoud Abbas faces criticism after issuing a decree to overhaul payments to families of Palestinians killed or ...
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PA’s Abbas ends programme of allowances to families of slain Palestinians
Decree says families of Palestinians jailed or killed by Israel may apply for social welfare assistance like others.
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Mahmoud Abbas ends Palestinian Authority payments to families of terrorists
(JTA) — The Palestinian Authority will no longer pay stipends to the families of convicted terrorists and other prisoners, in a gesture to President Donald Trump. The longstanding program ...