US Congress members demand that PayPal end ban on Palestinian business

Source: The Guardian

US Congress members demand that PayPal end ban on Palestinian business

Other payment companies do business with Palestinians in the occupied territories, but PayPal only provides services to Israelis there

Chris McGreal in New York
Wed 24 May 2023 19.03 BST
Last modified on Thu 25 May 2023 04.23 BST

Eleven members of the US Congress have demanded PayPal end a ban on doing business with Palestinians in the occupied territories while permitting Israeli settlers to use the digital payment platform.

The letter, authored by Representative Mark Pocan, says PayPal is discriminating against Palestinians by denying “equal access to the digital economy”.

“We have significant concerns that, because PayPal does provide services to Israeli citizens in illegal settlements across the West Bank, but does not provide services to Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, PayPal’s current operating status may be infringing upon the rights of Palestinians,” the letter said.

“As one of the world’s most recognized payment platforms, PayPal has a responsibility to ensure its services and operations are provided in a non-discriminatory manner.”

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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/24/paypal-palestine-ban-us-congress-

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