Times Square in New York City unveiled a new billboard on Friday that highlighted the Palestinian Authority's 'pay-for-slay' policy. The billboard, created in collaboration with the Foreign Affairs Ministry, features a photo of Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The message read: "Palestinian Authority still pays for killing Jews - END PAY FOR SLAY." This is not the first time Times Square has served as a prominent stage for the Israel-Palestine regional conflict and the Israel-Gaza war. This formalization of the 'pay-for-slay' policy comes after multiple attempts by the PA to deny its continued effect, following its reported cancellation in February 2025 when PA President Abbas signed a decree to end it.

Source: The Times February 14, 2026 15:45 UTC