EU Criticizes Israel for Palestinian Tax Freeze

The European Union foreign policy chief has criticized Israel's decision to freeze $125 million in Palestinian tax revenues, in response to Palestinian efforts to join the International Criminal Court. Federica Mogherini said on Tuesday the tax freeze "runs counter to Israel's obligations" under the 1994 Paris Protocol.  She also said the move puts EU initiatives to help the Palestinians at risk. The EU is a major source of financial aid to the Palestinian...

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