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Israeli Confidence-Building Measures Toward the Palestinians
[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs] Israel has recently taken practical steps to assist the Palestinian government of Mahmoud Abbas. Approximately $250 million in withheld PA tax and customs revenue has already been transferred to the PA, with the remaining $250 million to be transferred by the end of the year. 25 roadblocks and checkpoints were removed in the West Bank. About 170 wanted Fatah terrorists were offered amnesty in exchange for renunciation of terrorism and surrendering of weapons. About 350 prisoners were released on 20 July and 1 October, with a third release now being contemplated. Israel recently consented to the transfer of supplies and equipment to the PA Security Forces, above and beyond that called for in the Israel-Palestinian agreements.