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
Palestinians keep wary eye on reconciliation agreement Several Palestinian groups have taken to the streets of the West Bank and Gaza to pressure Hamas and Fatah to swiftly implement the recent reconciliation agreement in light of past failures. Palestine
How will Hamas’ new deputy head influence events? The election of Saleh al-Arouri as deputy head of Hamas’ political bureau reflects a shift in the movement toward leaders with strong local ties in the Palestinian territories. Palestine
Waiting for Abbas Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Gaza in recognition of the reconciliation efforts between Hamas and Fatah and reassertion of Palestinian Authority control over the territory. Originals
Pollster: Abbas would lose in elections, Fatah still safe Based on recent polling, should President Mahmoud Abbas decide to run for re-election, his chances of winning would be slim, while Fatah would fare better in legislative elections. Palestine
