PA’s Abbas jostles for seat at the table as Gaza ceasefire progresses The Palestinian government in Ramallah is hoping to cement its influence in Gaza’s postwar governance as ceasefire talks advance. Palestine
Analysis Trump squeezes Palestinian leadership as West Bank teeters The Trump administration is escalating its pressure campaign against the Palestinian Authority as a wave of countries prepare to recognize a Palestinian state and Israel considers West Bank annexation. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Interview Senior Palestinian official Jibril Rajoub calls for 'Marshall-like plan' to rebuild Gaza Potential unity with Hamas represents a key dilemma for the Ramallah-based government, which would lose legitimacy with the Western world but gain legitimacy with the Palestinian people. Jibril Rajoub Fatah Central Committee Secretary-General
What PA's Abbas hopes to gain from Russia’s Putin following Moscow visit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ three-day visit to Moscow this week aimed to shore up Russian support for the Palestinian cause at the United Nations and in post-war international forums. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Analysis With its ally Haniyeh gone, how will Turkey approach Sinwar-led Hamas? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Exclusive Inside the Palestinian Authority’s day-after plan for Gaza By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Who's to blame for failed Palestinian reconciliation? The recent accusations by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas blaming Hamas for orchestrating the attack against Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah seem to have terminated hopes of a Palestinian reconciliation in the near term. Palestine
Abbas' decision to ban official travel to Gaza sparks controversy Following the bombing that targeted Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah during his visit to Gaza, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas banned PA officials from traveling to the strip. Palestine
Abbas' parting shots Despite Mahmoud Abbas' peaceful overtures, rhetoric and actions, the second Palestinian president is about to leave the political stage without peace in his lifetime. Palestine
Will Hamas' Gaza chief resign? Hamas' leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar estimates that without reconciliation with Fatah, Hamas is doomed to lose its grip on the coastal enclave. Palestine
Palestinian budget excludes Gaza, unless it toes the line Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ratified the 2018 public budget — which includes a controversial, quid pro quo clause regarding funds for the Gaza Strip — without obtaining the proper approval, raising questions about the Palestinian Authority’s desire to achieve reconciliation. Palestine
Dahlan encouraged to form Palestinian party outside Fatah Despite his reluctance, dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan is getting support from other countries to challenge Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Saudi Arabia
Trump policies forge fragile truce among Palestinian factions Although the US decision on Jerusalem has brought views within the PLO closer, a recent dispute between Fatah and PFLP members threatens the uneasy rapprochement. Palestine
Will Hamas’ call for national conference be heeded? Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh recently called for a national conference of all Palestinian political forces, but Fatah is wary of such a move, believing it to be an attempt to sideline or replace the PLO. Palestine
US adds Hamas political leader to terrorist list By designating the head of Hamas’ political arm, Ismail Haniyeh, on the American list of global terrorists, the US State Department added another obstacle to Palestinian reconciliation. Palestine
Abbas' electricity deal an olive branch to Gaza By convincing Israel to restore Gaza's power supply, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hopes to regain the trust of Gazans ahead of a Palestinian National Council meeting. Palestine
Impoverished Gaza's economy on verge of total collapse The economic situation in the long-suffering Gaza Strip has become so dire, some economists are calling on ex-pats to pump money into the small enclave. Palestine
Why Hamas is offering Abbas Gaza on a silver platter Hamas' leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, admits that the movement has failed at managing the Gaza Strip. Palestine
