Israel has reportedly tried to transfer $182 million to Palestinians, but was rebuffed; finance minister said to meet with PA official to discuss issue

Money pledged by diplomats meant to offset $138 million in monthly deductions withheld by Israel over payments to terrorists and their families

Paris implores Israel to renew payments -- frozen because of PA's funding for families of terrorists; Jerusalem replies that to do so would breach Europe's anti-terror principles

In interview, Mohammad Shtayyeh accuses US of waging 'financial war' on Palestinians in bid to force them to surrender and accept a deal that does not include an independent state

Gaza-based terror group planning to exploit salary cuts for Palestinian Authority party members and security forces, high-ranking party member reportedly says