Hussein al-Sheikh, a prominent figure within the Palestinian Authority as the head of the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs and a member of Fatah's Central Committee, has expressed gratitude towards King Mohammed VI for his unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. In a message shared on X, al-Sheikh stated, «We extend our thanks and great appreciation to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God protect him, and to the pillars of the Moroccan government for their continuous efforts to resolve the crisis of the Palestinian funds withheld by Israel. We appreciate this continuous and ongoing fraternal effort in supporting the steadfastness and perseverance of our people on their homeland». We extend our thanks and great appreciation to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God protect him, and to the pillars of the Moroccan government for their continuous efforts to resolve the crisis of the Palestinian funds withheld by Israel. We appreciate this continuous and… https://t.co/pEoCADD9Ft — حسين الشيخ Hussein AlSheikh (@HusseinSheikhpl) February 10, 2025 The backdrop to this expression of gratitude lies in a longstanding financial arrangement. According to agreements signed in the 1990s, the Israeli Ministry of Finance is responsible for collecting Palestinian tax revenues and transferring them to the Palestinian Authority (PA) on a monthly basis. These funds are crucial for the PA to fulfill its financial obligations, including paying employee salaries and covering essential services like electricity and fuel. However, recent developments have complicated this arrangement. Following the events of October 7, 2023, Israel halted the transfer of a portion of these revenues, citing concerns that the funds might end up in the hands of Hamas. This decision has precipitated a severe financial crisis for the Palestinian Authority, rendering it unable to meet its payroll commitments.
