Pay For Slay

Whenever a Palestinian terrorist attack is committed which leads to the murder of innocent Israeli civilians, which may or may not spur on an Israeli retaliation, news outlets frequently refer to a “cycle of violence” taking place between Israelis and Palestinians.Show more

However, beyond this favourite trope of a constant tit-for-tat, the reality on the ground is far different.

Palestinians who commit terrorist attacks against Israelis, whether they are members of an established terrorist organization or are acting as independent “lone wolves,” receive significant encouragement and financial incentive from the Palestinian Authority (PA) leadership.

In addition to the widespread incitement against Israelis and Jews taking place in PA mosques, school textbooks and official media outlets, the Palestinian leadership also directly and unabashedly engages in a scheme which provides financial compensation to the families of those who murder Israelis.