The Palestinian Authority has nearly doubled its payments to individuals convicted of attacks and to families of those killed while carrying out such acts, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry. In 2025, the authority has already committed over two hundred million dollars to these payments, surpassing last year's total, despite claims to have ended the practice. The payments have been rebranded as 'welfare support' and shifted to an independent foundation, but critics argue the underlying policy remains unchanged. Palestinian officials, including the authority's chairman, have repeatedly insisted that these payments will continue regardless of international pressure.