Israel withholds Palestinian tax revenues

Israel has refused to transfer this month's tax revenues it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, intensifying economic pressure on the already struggling administration. According to the Finance Ministry led by Bezalel Smotrich, the withheld amount is approximately 740 million shekels. This move represents a significant escalation in the financial constraints faced by the PA, which relies heavily on these funds to pay salaries and provide basic services. The decision is likely to deepen the economic crisis in the West Bank and further strain political relations.