Israeli loan to PA questioned as documents show increase in PA revenue

Israel granted the PA a loan of $227 million in April on humanitarian grounds, but documents show the PA's revenue increased by $355 million in the first quarter of 2020, against the previous year.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas wears a protective face mask during a leadership meeting in Ramallah on May 19, 2020

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas wears a protective face mask during a leadership meeting in Ramallah on May 19, 2020

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS

MAY 23, 2020 17:54