Palestinians holding off policy change until Nov. 3
It seems the Palestinian government is holding off on a decision accepting the Israeli deducted taxes and customs amid European pressure.
The latest press reports about European Union pressure on the Palestinian government to accept the truncated customs and tax funds that Israel collects on behalf of Palestinians appear to be serious. While EU officials have denied there is any pressure on Ramallah, reliable Palestinian sources in Ramallah told Al-Monitor the pressure is real. “Everyone is looking for a solution, and the EU was supposed to help find a bridging formula. The media coverage is perhaps part of the process to help bring this situation to a resolution,” the source, who asked not to be identified, said. The source insisted no Palestinian position will be taken until the results of the US Nov. 3 elections become clear.
Palestinians and Israelis have been at loggerheads after the Israeli government and Knesset decided to punish Palestinians for their support to families of prisoners and martyrs.
