Israel revokes Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al Maliki's travel permit, part of a series of punitive steps against the Palestinians that Israel's new far-right government announced in recent days
Palestinians have condemned the revoking of Riyad al Maliki's permit, saying Israel should be the one punished for its violations against international law.
Israel’s Defense Ministry confirmed that Maliki's permit had been revoked. It was not clear whether the permits of other officials had been revoked as well. The decision highlights the tough line the current government is already taking toward the Palestinians just days into its tenure. It comes at a time of spiking Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank.
It also said Israel would further deduct revenue it typically transfers to the cash-strapped PA — a sum equal to the amount the authority paid last year to families of Palestinian prisoners and those killed during conflicts, including suspects implicated in attacks against Israelis.
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