# PA financial crisis leaves no budget for ‘essential services’ including infrastructure, education and health

https://mins.news/en/video/26302

- France 24 English, 2026-08-19 14:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pg_bYSpXE0

> Joost Hiltermann of the International Crisis Group describes the Palestinian Authority’s financial crisis as an ongoing erosion of its institutions and economy, rather than an impending emergency. The PA has already lost much of its ability to provide essential services, fully pay public-sector salaries, maintain infrastructure, and sustain education and health care.

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