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
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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
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Far-right finance minister's opposition may prevent Israel from fulfilling promise made to US government

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

As tensions with Jerusalem rise over annexation and with pandemic crippling its economy, Ramallah is running a ballooning deficit despite tough austerity measures

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

'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

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

Newly revealed documents show Abbas in 2017 approved 67% salary hike and lavish bonuses while West Bank economy struggled, further undermining leadership's image

PA official reportedly says there will be no compromise on issue; US unable to resolve crisis because Ramallah cut off contact with Washington