The United States and Israel have long condemned the payment of stipends to families of Palestinian prisoners involved in attacks on Israel.

President Mahmoud Abbas faced criticism from allies and foes alike on Tuesday over a decree overhauling payments to families of Palestinians killed or jailed by Israel, a move to satisfy a U.S. demand that will likely deepen his unpopularity.

Abbas reportedly canceled the program, dubbed “pay-for-slay” by its critics, as a goodwill gesture toward Donald Trump.

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree on Monday revoking the system of payments to families of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails or to families of Palestinians who were killed or wounded during attacks against Israelis.

President Mahmoud Abbas faces criticism after issuing a decree to overhaul payments to families of Palestinians killed or jailed by Israel. The move aims to appease a longstanding U.S. demand, but risks further unpopularity.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree overturning a system of payments to the families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed by Israeli forces that has been a longstanding source of friction with the United States.

Several Palestinian officials on Tuesday denounced President Mahmoud Abbas' decree ending payments to the families of those killed by Israel or imprisoned in Israeli jails, including many detained for attacks on Israelis.

The payouts were long denounced by Israel, which says the system incentivises terrorism. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Palestinian Authority's president orders end to paying families of prisoners involved in violence against Israel