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Daniel B. Shapiro: It is an abominable practice. President Abbas' defense of it is indefensible, and it needs to stop.

On the recordJuly 11, 2017
It is an abominable practice. President Abbas' defense of it is indefensible, and it needs to stop.
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Daniel B. Shapiro

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Condemning payments to Palestinians in prison for terrorist attacks.

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