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18 August 2026

How Israel’s Financial Chokehold Is Stifling the West Bank Economy

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How Israel’s Financial Chokehold Is Stifling the West Bank Economy

Intensifying restrictions have hit every part of the territory’s dealings, spurring worries about whether the Palestinian Authority can remain solvent.

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