Is Israel’s Military Ready for Future Challenges?
Its priorities still reflect what exists today.
July 9, 2018
The Taylor Force Act and its new equivalents.
In March, Congress passed the Taylor Force Act. Named after a Texan graduate of West Point who was fatally stabbed by a Palestinian assailant in Jaffa, the act requires the U.S. to withhold funding from the Palestinian Authority (PA) so long as it continues to provide financial incentives for terrorism. Last week, Australia announced a similar policy, while the Knesset passed its own version of the act. The editors of the Jerusalem Post comment:
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Login or SubscribeIts priorities still reflect what exists today.
The Taylor Force Act and its new equivalents.
Change is afoot, but its direction is uncertain.
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