The Palestinian Authority is reinforcing and institutionalizing notorious 'pay-for-slay' policy
The Palestinian Authority is strengthening its controversial 'pay-for-slay' policy, which compensates individuals imprisoned for acts of terrorism. A recent court ruling has reportedly reinstated payments for a terrorist prisoner whose salary had been suspended. This move has drawn criticism and raised concerns about the implications for peace efforts in the region.
- ▪The Palestinian Authority is institutionalizing its 'pay-for-slay' policy.
- ▪A court ruling has reinstated payments for a suspended terrorist prisoner.
- ▪This policy has faced significant criticism from various quarters.
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The Palestinian Authority is reinforcing and institutionalizing notorious 'pay-for-slay' policyThe Foreign Ministry statement included a picture of a Palestinian Authority court ruling, which PMW claimed ruled in favor of a terrorist prisoner whose pay-for-slay salary had been suspended.The West Bank security barrier near Abu Dis, pictured in February 2020; illustrative.(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)
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