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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct. 29, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot “Pay for slay” is a term used by critics to describe a system of welfare payments by the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization that, the critics contend, rewards terrorism and incentivizes violence. Until 2025 the system consisted of multiple programs that made regular stipend payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed by the Israel Defense Forces. The payments were intended to help families that may have lost significant income because of...

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