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Monetary Authority and the Association of Banks condemn the attack on the Palestinian Islamic Bank

2010-06-28

WAFA 28/06/2010 RAMALLAH - The Palestinian Monetary Authority and the Association of Banks in Palestine condemned today, the assault against the branch of Palestine Islamic Bank in Gaza City, and the possession of an amount of money forcibly claiming the implementation of the Court’s decision.

Monetary Authority and the Association of Banks warned through a mutual press release from these irresponsible acts that may lead to limit the ability of banks to provide services; that reduce greatly the suffering of our people in the besieged Gaza Strip, and on top of continuing to provide financial transfers service to and from the sector.

And as a rejection of such irresponsible acts, the Monetary Authority in consultation with the Association of Banks, decided to suspend work in all branches of banks operating in the Gaza Strip at 11:00 am until the end of today Monday 28/06/2010