Abbas faces backlash over cutting ‘pay-for-slay’
Palestinians across the West Bank have protested against President Mahmoud Abbas, accusing him and his leadership of disrespecting the sacrifices made by the Palestinian people. The protests were sparked by Abbas’s decision to cut funding for the controversial “pay-for-slay” program, which provided financial support to the families of Palestinian prisoners and attackers. This move has led to significant unrest, highlighting tensions within Palestinian society regarding leadership decisions.
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