GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' cabinet is down to the wire once again as its extended deadline to submit a 2019 general budget draws near.
Under Palestinian law, the Council of Ministers should have submitted a draft general budget to the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) at least two months before the beginning of the next fiscal year, which is the same as the calendar year. However, the law does provide for a three-month extension if necessary.