Israel ready to block economic aid to Palestinians

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Situation worsens in the West Bank

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The country’s authorities do not seek to escalate in the West Bank of Jordan, but are ready to confront any threats, the Minister of Defense noted.

If the Gaza Strip continues to fire a rocket towards Israel, the authorities of the Jewish state will stop providing economic assistance to the Palestinian territories. This was stated by the head of the Israeli Defense Ministry Benny Gantz, the newspaper writes. Jerusalem Post.

At the same time, the minister specified that such a decision could be made by his department.

At the same time, Gantz noted that Israel is not seeking an escalation in the West Bank of Jordan, where thousands of Palestinians have clashed with the Israeli army, but is ready to resist any threats. In addition, he added, operations against Hamas will continue for the time being.

“Along with the fighting in Gaza, we are seeing escalation in other areas, including Judea and Samaria (the historical name of the West Bank that Israel uses – ed.). Israel is not interested in escalation, but is ready for any scenario. If terrorism rears its head “We’ll put it down,” Gantz warned.

As reported, during a telephone conversation between Gantz and his American counterpart Austin Lloyd the latter expressed support for Israel.

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