Palestinian Authority faces collapse over financial strain, warns Israeli security agency – Middle East Monitor

The Israeli intelligence agency Shin Bet has warned that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is showing signs of collapse due to an economic crisis marked by rising unemployment and unpaid salaries for security personnel, which could escalate tensions in the West Bank. The PA’s financial struggles are exacerbated by Israel withholding approximately $3 billion in clearance funds since 2019, impacting essential services and employee wages.

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