Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas Risks Palestinian Backlash Over Overhaul of Prisoner Payments
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Abbas faced criticism from allies and foes alike on Tuesday over a decree overhauling payments to families of Palestinians killed or jailed by Israel, a move to satisfy a U.S. demand that will likely deepen his unpopularity.
In Overture to Trump, Palestinian Leader Ends Payments for Prisoners
The United States and Israel have long condemned the payment of stipends to families of Palestinian prisoners involved in attacks on Israel.
Mahmoud Abbas ends Palestinian Authority payments to families of terrorists
The Palestinian Authority will no longer pay stipends to the families of convicted terrorists and other prisoners, in a gesture to President Donald Trump. The longstanding program determined the size of the stipend based on the length of a prisoner’s sentence,
Palestinian president scraps prisoner payment system criticised by US
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree overturning a system of payments to the families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed by Israeli forces that has been a longstanding source of friction with the United States.
Palestinian president revokes prisoner payments dubbed "pay for slay"
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree on Monday revoking the system of payments to families of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails or to families of Palestinians who were killed or wounded during attacks against Israelis.
Abbas Faces Backlash Over Decree Ending Payments to Palestinian Families
President Mahmoud Abbas faces criticism after issuing a decree to overhaul payments to families of Palestinians killed or jailed by Israel. The move aims to appease a longstanding U.S. demand, but risks further unpopularity.
Palestinian president scraps prisoner payment system amid US criticism
The payouts were long denounced by Israel, which says the system incentivises terrorism. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Palestinian Authority signals it will drop ‘pay-for-slay’ program that rewards terrorists to attack Israelis — only if US restores aid
The Palestinian Authority has reportedly reached out to the Trump administration and senior members of Congress, saying it ...
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‘Big win for Trump’: US welcomes PA prisoner payment reform, which Israel dismissed
State Department spokesperson tells ToI decree signed by Abbas 'appears to be positive step,' Washington will monitor its ...
Palestinian Authority says it won’t allow Palestinians’ rights ‘to be infringed upon’ after Trump remarks
The Palestinian Authority said it won’t allow Palestinian rights “to be infringed upon” the day after President Trump floated ...
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PA’s Abbas ends programme of allowances to families of slain Palestinians
Decree says families of Palestinians jailed or killed by Israel may apply for social welfare assistance like others.
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In major win for Trump, PA’s Abbas signs decree ending ‘pay-to-slay’ system
Reform will bring families of prisoners and slain attackers into same welfare system as all other Palestinians, and be based ...