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West Bank Protests Erupt Over Controversial Prisoner Payment Reform

12/16/2025

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Protests in the West Bank oppose the Palestinian Authority reform that links prisoner payments to social need rather than sentence length, a change signed by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
The reform aims to address international criticism while demonstrators say it undermines the Palestinian struggle.
Israel states the old payment system persists, fueling skepticism about the reform's implementation.
Welfare applications through the Tamkeen program have risen.

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Protests in the West Bank oppose the Palestinian Authority reform that links prisoner payments to social need rather than sentence length, a change signed by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
The reform aims to address international criticism while demonstrators say it undermines the Palestinian struggle.
Israel states the old payment system persists, fueling skepticism about the reform's implementation.
Welfare applications through the Tamkeen program have risen.