Israel to Transfer Funds to PA But Withhold Money for Hamas-Controlled Gaza Amid Tensions

The Israeli security cabinet voted to transfer tax funds to the PA but withhold money intended for Gaza.

The US supports transferring funds to strengthen the PA against extremists, but opposes funding Hamas in Gaza.

Israel will cut all contact with Gaza, including returning Gazan workers who were in Israel.

The PA has avoided condemning Hamas's October 7 attacks, drawing Israeli criticism.

The US and Israel see funding the PA as vital to prevent West Bank violence, despite tensions.