Israeli Withholding of Tax Revenues Deepens West Bank Financial Crisis
Military warns that economic hardship could escalate violence, urging policy reassessment.
- Israeli military fears current policies may provoke a third intifada in the West Bank.
- Palestinian Authority struggles to pay public sector workers due to withheld tax revenues.
- Economic hardship has led to increased violence and instability in the West Bank.
- The financial crisis is exacerbated by reduced international aid and donor fatigue.
- Proposals include easing restrictions on Palestinian workers to mitigate economic strain.