Friday, March 27, 2015

Tony Blair hails Israel decision to unfreeze Palestinian tax revenues

Tony Blair, the chief Middle East peace envoy representing the Quartet, praised the Israeli government's decision on Friday to release tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority.

“I welcome the decision by the Israeli prime minister and government to release these funds," Blair said in a statement. "It is absolutely the right decision both for the improvement of the conditions of Palestinians on the ground and for Israel."

“The tax revenues are a vital part of the PA budget, and without these monies, the stability of the Palestinian economy is put at risk," the former British prime minister said.

“It is essential that all parties show restraint and responsibility in the coming weeks so that we can move the engagement between the Israelis and Palestinians forward in a fruitful and productive manner."

  [jpost.com]
27/3/15
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  1. Israel says it will release tax revenue to Palestinians...

    Israel has announced that it will release tax funds to the Palestinian Authority that it has withheld as punishment for its move to join the International Criminal Court.

    A statement issued by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu office on Friday said tax revenues accumulated in February would be transferred after "payments for services rendered to the Palestinian population have been deducted, including electricity, water and hospitalisation".

    The statement said the decision was made based on humanitarian concerns and in Israel's interests.

    "Given the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, one must act responsibly and with due consideration alongside a determined struggle against extremist elements," Netanyahu said.

    Palestinian officials told Al Jazeera that Israel had not yet informed them of the planned move.................http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/03/israel-tax-revenue-palestinians-150327142135259.html
    27/3/15

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