As Western governments push for the Palestinian Authority (PA) to assume control of Gaza once the war ends, the PA continues demonstrating why such a move is dangerously misguided. Despite repeated promises of reform, the PA has nearly doubled its notorious “pay-for-slay” payments — rewarding terrorists and their families for attacks against Israelis. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar revealed that stipends jumped from $144 million in 2024 to $214 million already in 2025, even as Mahmoud Abbas reassures Western leaders that the program is being dismantled. The European Union, long the PA’s largest financial backer, is now demanding answers as evidence shows the system still operates through bypass channels. Yet Brussels insists none of its own funds were involved, even though the PA allocates an estimated 8% of its budget to incentivizing terrorism.

The PA’s problems extend far beyond cash payments. Abbas has promised elections he has avoided since 2005 and pledged administrative reforms that never materialize. Meanwhile, new research from IMPACT-se examining 290 textbooks and 71 teacher guides confirms that not a single meaningful change has been made to remove antisemitic content, glorification of violence, or incitement against Israel. This is the same governing body the international community hopes will bring stability to Gaza. For prophecy watchers, this ongoing deception and the world’s willingness to embrace it underscores a larger biblical pattern: nations aligning against Israel while empowering those who openly promote hatred and violence. As the Psalmist wrote, “Why do the nations rage?” — we are watching the answer unfold in real time.

SOURCE: Algemeiner