Mr Netanyahu froze the transfers last year after the Palestinians gained non-member observer state status at the UN.

BBC: Israel to resume transfer of PA tax revenue

Days later, Abbas' ability to get non-member-state status for the Palestinian territories at the United Nations was also considered a victory.

CNN: Gaza rally called step toward unity for Fatah and Hamas

Mr Meshaal this year strongly supported Mr Abbas's move in upgrading Palestinian status at the United Nations to that of a non-member "observer state".

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