Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced he is pulling 138.8 million NIS (Israeli currency) belonging to the Palestinian Authority and frozen by Israel… and he intends to give the money to the families of Israeli victims killed or injured in terror attacks. The funds, collected by Israel as customs and taxes belonging to the Palestinian government, were being withheld over the PA’s decision to continue funding the families of Arab terrorists who were imprisoned or killed by Israeli forces.
FRONTPAGE MAG – Daniel Greenfield “It is morally just and important for the war against terror. There is no greater justice than using the funds for the victims of terror,” he stated.
“The government of Israel is changing policy. There is no solace for the families of those murdered, but there is justice. I am pleased for the privilege to lead this policy, as one of the first steps as finance minister,” he said.
When asked whether his move would not further weaken the PA and strengthen the more militant Hamas terror group, the minister said the PA has chosen to encourage terror and the murder of Israelis.
“We will not accept this under any circumstances. The PA must stop its involvement in terror if it wants to survive. As long as it continues to encourage terror, it is our enemy and as such, what interest do we have to help it?” he said.
The last video, the Smotrich guy, what a man he is! It is our duty to remember every word he utters.
Other than to go on the record, trying to educate these throwbacks to 7th century thugs who have no claim whatsoever to Israeli land is a waste of time. Cut their funds and political support completely and they’ll whither and die.