Palestinian Authority Members Start Reconciliation With Hamas In Gaza
The Palestinian Authority is set to take over responsibilities in the Strip after Hamas agreed to dissolve its administrative committee.
LEARN MORECongress Looks To Take Down 'Pay For Slay' Program
A bipartisan group in Congress is looking to roll back funding for the Palestinian Authority for paying terrorists' families.
Congress Looks To Take Down 'Pay For Slay' Program
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December 27, 2017
Many Palestinians treat Israeli and American deaths as a celebration, with sweets handed out in the streets and financial rewards given to terrorists' families. A bipartisan group of congressional members are working to cut funding for the Palestinian Authority unless they work to stop payments for "acts of terrorism against United States and Israeli citizens."
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