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The '''Palestinian Authority''' is the governmental unit that governs the [[West Bank]] and [[Gaza Strip]]. It was established in May 1994.<ref>[https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/palestinian-authority-history-and-overview The Palestinian Authority: History & Overview]. ''Jewish Virtual Library''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Palestinian-Authority Palestinian Authority]. ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref> In January 2013 president [[Mahmoud Abbas]] signed a presidential decree which officially changed the name of the Palestinian Authority to the "[[State of Palestine]]".<ref>[https://www.haaretz.com/.premium-pa-changes-name-to-palestine-1.5288367 Palestinian Authority Officially Changes Name to 'State of Palestine']. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.</ref> | The '''Palestinian Authority''' is the governmental unit that governs the [[West Bank]] and [[Gaza Strip]]. It was established in May 1994.<ref>[https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/palestinian-authority-history-and-overview The Palestinian Authority: History & Overview]. ''Jewish Virtual Library''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Palestinian-Authority Palestinian Authority]. ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref> In January 2013 president [[Mahmoud Abbas]] signed a presidential decree which officially changed the name of the Palestinian Authority to the "[[State of Palestine]]".<ref>[https://www.haaretz.com/.premium-pa-changes-name-to-palestine-1.5288367 Palestinian Authority Officially Changes Name to 'State of Palestine']. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.</ref> | ||
| − | It has been noted:<ref>Avi Kaner (@AviKaner) Tweeted:<blockquote> | + | It has been noted (Aug/2021):<ref>Avi Kaner (@AviKaner) Tweeted:<blockquote> |
As much as 40% of the amount donated to Palestinians by Arab countries and others, has been absconded by Palestinian leaders. Yasser Arafat is estimated to have embezzled $1-3 billion alone. Today, the blackmail money keeps flowing in exchange for quiet.</blockquote>https://t.co/zIhKtQoHrB [https://twitter.com/AviKaner/status/1430077421231894530?s=20 Aug 24, 2021]</ref><blockquote>As much as 40% of the amount donated to Palestinians by Arab countries and others, has been absconded by Palestinian leaders. Yasser Arafat is estimated to have embezzled $1-3 billion alone. Today, the blackmail money keeps flowing in exchange for quiet.</blockquote> | As much as 40% of the amount donated to Palestinians by Arab countries and others, has been absconded by Palestinian leaders. Yasser Arafat is estimated to have embezzled $1-3 billion alone. Today, the blackmail money keeps flowing in exchange for quiet.</blockquote>https://t.co/zIhKtQoHrB [https://twitter.com/AviKaner/status/1430077421231894530?s=20 Aug 24, 2021]</ref><blockquote>As much as 40% of the amount donated to Palestinians by Arab countries and others, has been absconded by Palestinian leaders. Yasser Arafat is estimated to have embezzled $1-3 billion alone. Today, the blackmail money keeps flowing in exchange for quiet.</blockquote> | ||
Revision as of 06:32, August 25, 2021
The Palestinian Authority is the governmental unit that governs the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It was established in May 1994.[1][2] In January 2013 president Mahmoud Abbas signed a presidential decree which officially changed the name of the Palestinian Authority to the "State of Palestine".[3]
It has been noted (Aug/2021):[4]
As much as 40% of the amount donated to Palestinians by Arab countries and others, has been absconded by Palestinian leaders. Yasser Arafat is estimated to have embezzled $1-3 billion alone. Today, the blackmail money keeps flowing in exchange for quiet.
See also
References
- ↑ The Palestinian Authority: History & Overview. Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ↑ Palestinian Authority. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ↑ Palestinian Authority Officially Changes Name to 'State of Palestine'. Haaretz. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ↑ Avi Kaner (@AviKaner) Tweeted:
https://t.co/zIhKtQoHrB Aug 24, 2021As much as 40% of the amount donated to Palestinians by Arab countries and others, has been absconded by Palestinian leaders. Yasser Arafat is estimated to have embezzled $1-3 billion alone. Today, the blackmail money keeps flowing in exchange for quiet.