Summary
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is facing severe challenges as Israel's presence in the West Bank grows stronger. Economic struggles, increased settler activity, and withheld financial resources are contributing to the PA's inability to provide basic services to Palestinians.
Key Facts
- Israeli settlers are increasingly establishing outposts in the West Bank, leading to conflicts with Palestinian villagers.
- The Palestinian Authority is experiencing a significant financial crisis, impacting its capacity to support its population.
- Following attacks on Israel, about 100,000 Palestinians have lost permits to work in Israel.
- Israel is holding back tax money from the Palestinian Authority due to disputes over school texts and payments to prisoners' families.
- The PA owes more than $4 billion and is only paying public workers 60% of their salaries.
- Schools under the PA are only open three days a week due to financial limitations and security risks.
- Direct peace talks between Israel and the PA collapsed over a decade ago, worsening the PA's position.
- The Palestinian Authority is reportedly at risk of collapsing under current pressures.
