Talk about taxation without representation, Israel collects most of the customs fees, and taxes for the Palestinian territories. It’s another way the Israelis make life hell for the Palestinians.
Now Israel says they will not turn that tax money over to the Palestinian government, in retribution for Fatah and Hamas unifying. The money Israel is withholding is more than have of what the Palestinian government needs to operate. Palestinian officials say they’re now forced to ask for donations from the international community.