Yellen says travel restrictions on West Bank not in Israel's interest

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized Israel for withholding work permits and blocking travel by Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, saying the measures hurt both sides and risked ... Read More

U.S. officials reduce travel warning for Israel, the West Bank, but dangers remain

The State Department has reduced its travel advisory for Israel and the West Bank, but says visitors could be in danger if they decide to visit. On Tuesday, the agency announced a Level 3 “Reconsider ... Read More

Yellen Urges Israel to End Constraints Hurting West Bank Economy

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to loosen restrictions on the West Bank that she believes hurt both Palestinians and Israelis. Read More

Yellen says Israel resuming revenue transfers to Palestinian Authority

Israel has agreed to resume tax revenue transfers to the Palestinian Authority to fund basic services and bolster the West Bank economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday ... Read More

Yellen Urges Israel to Restore Economic Ties to West Bank

Ms. Yellen’s letter emphasized the steps that the United States has taken to disrupt the financial networks of Hamas and how Israel benefits from an economically stable West Bank. Read More

Yellen says travel restrictions on West Bank Palestinians not in Israel ...

Yellen says Israel’s travel and commerce restrictions are hitting the Palestinian economy hard and halting a number of construction projects in Israel by creating a worker shortage. Read More

Yellen says travel restrictions on West Bank not in Israel's interest

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized Israel for withholding work permits and blocking travel by Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, saying the measures hurt both sides and risked ... Read More