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flag The Palestinian Authority faces collapse as Israel's 10-month withholding of $4.4 billion in taxes cripples its finances.

flag The Palestinian Authority’s finance minister, Estephan Anton Salameh, warned on February 12, 2026, that the PA’s financial situation is "extremely critical," with Israel withholding $4.4 billion in tax revenues for 10 consecutive months. flag These funds, which make up about 70% of PA public income, are crucial for paying salaries and maintaining basic services. flag The PA now operates at just 10% of minimum capacity, facing a 2025 deficit exceeding 4.5 billion shekels and a debt of $15.4 billion, largely due to the withheld funds. flag Salameh said austerity is no longer optional and that international aid, while rising to $850 million in 2025, is uncertain for 2026.

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