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Israel Accuses PA of Deceptive Reforms Amid Protests

12/25/2025

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Gideon Sa’ar Challenges Abbas

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of lying about pay-for-slay reforms.
The Palestinian Authority announced a new system based on economic need, but Israel says reforms are superficial.
Protests erupted in the West Bank over the PA's handling of prisoner stipends, with families reporting months of unpaid allowances.
The PA welfare agency says it has abolished the old payment system and is ready for international audits.

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Forum Opposes PA Reforms

The Palestinian National Popular Action Forum criticized the Palestinian Authority's reforms as contradicting the popular will.
The forum condemned transferring prisoner stipends to the Tamkeen Foundation, calling it a denial of rights.
The forum opposed a new decree-law for local elections, saying it limits political participation.
The forum warned these changes threaten Palestinian identity and historical narrative.
It pledged to restore payments to affected families and boycott elections under current conditions.

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Gideon Sa’ar Challenges Abbas

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of lying about pay-for-slay reforms.
The Palestinian Authority announced a new system based on economic need, but Israel says reforms are superficial.
Protests erupted in the West Bank over the PA's handling of prisoner stipends, with families reporting months of unpaid allowances.
The PA welfare agency says it has abolished the old payment system and is ready for international audits.

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