After UN vote, Israel to suspend PA funds

December 3, 2012 by legitgov

After UN vote, Israel to suspend PA funds --PM Netanyahu: We'll continue building in Jerusalem 02 Dec 2012 Israeli government continues to punish Palestinians over UN bid: Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz stated Sunday morning that he would not transfer the tax payments collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority this month. The move followed the approval of 3,000 new housing units beyond the Green Line and the furthering of planning procedures in the area connecting Jerusalem and the town of Ma'aleh Adumim that could prevent the creation of a contiguous Palestinian state.