An-Najah News - The government employees will only receive 50 percent of the July salary according to the Ministry of Finance and Planning.

The mployees whose salary is below 1750 shekels (about $510) will receive a full salary, while those of a higher salary will receive a minimum of 1750 shekels or half their salary, whichever is higher according to the statment.

The Palestinian government has been grappling with a financial crisis caused by Israel's failure to transfer about $500 million in monthly tax revenues it collects on behalf of the Palestinians.