Israeli Government Greenlights Transfer of Gaza Tax Funds to Norway

Israel has approved a plan to hold taxes collected for Gaza ‍in Norway instead of transferring them to‌ the Palestinian Authority (PA), as per ‍a statement from ⁤the Israeli prime minister’s office. The funds will not be transferred to the PA and will remain ⁣in the hands of a ‌third country, with no⁤ exceptions without the approval of‍ the Minister of Finance of Israel. Israel collects taxes‌ on⁣ behalf of the Palestinians and makes monthly⁢ transfers to the⁤ PA,⁤ but after an attack by Hamas fighters, Israeli authorities decided ⁤to ‌withhold funds​ earmarked for the Gaza Strip. For more information, you ⁢can visit‍ israel-approves-plan-to-transfer-gaza-tax-funds-to-norway” target=”_blank” style=”color:blue” rel=”noopener”>www.aljazeera.com