Palestinian President ends payments to families of prisoners and those killed in attacks on Israelis.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has ended payments to families of prisoners and those killed during attacks against Israelis, a move aimed at appeasing the US and Israel. Critics argue the move could expose Abbas to internal pressure, while Hamas has called it a betrayal. The program, often referred to as "pay for slay," has been contentious, with the US and Israel claiming it incentivizes violence. Abbas transferred the system to a new economic empowerment fund, focusing on financial need rather than past actions.

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