Introduction
Israel’s withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues is a longstanding practice, historically used to punish or manipulate the Palestinian Authority (PA). Since October 2023, the Israeli regime has only escalated its theft of Palestinian funds, bringing the PA to the verge of financial collapse. This policy memo argues that Israel’s weaponization of clearance revenues is not merely an extension of past measures but a reflection of a new, more radical agenda driven by the far-right. While the international community continues to play a moderating role, the memo argues that long-term prospects for the PA and the Palestinian economy remain deeply uncertain as Israel tightens its grip on key financial levers.
The New Dark Age 