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EU Probes Palestinian Authority Over 'Pay-for-Slay' Violations

11/22/2025

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The European Union is investigating the Palestinian Authority for potential violations of its 'pay-for-slay' ban.
The program was terminated in February 2025 after Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, signed a decree to cancel it.
The inquiry follows a November 7, 2025 meeting in Rome between Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy.

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Story summary

The European Union is investigating the Palestinian Authority for potential violations of its 'pay-for-slay' ban.
The program was terminated in February 2025 after Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, signed a decree to cancel it.
The inquiry follows a November 7, 2025 meeting in Rome between Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy.