Guarded optimism on Palestinian reconciliation ahead of Fatah-Hamas meeting in China Officials in Ramallah say that Hamas accepting the creation of a Palestinian state within the framework of the two-state solution is crucial to progressing Palestinian reconciliation efforts. Palestine
Polls show soaring Palestinian support for Barghouti as Hamas, Abbas stumble New polling of Palestinian adults suggests that Hamas has been more popular than Fatah in the West Bank, while Fatah is more popular than Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
New Palestinian government sworn in as PA reform prospects dwindle The new Palestinian government is made up of ministers unaffiliated with political factions but loyal to the Palestinian Authority's longtime president. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Palestinian UN mission makes small gains as all eyes on Qatar cease-fire talks By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Meet Mohammad Mustafa, likely incoming Palestinian PM By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Why Gaza's future will still include Hamas in a larger Palestinian deal With the day after the war approaching, the Palestinian leadership in the West Bank needs Hamas in Gaza as much as Hamas needs the Palestinian Authority. Palestine
Fatah prepares for Palestinian leadership succession amid focus on 'day after' in Gaza As President Mahmoud Abbas' approval sags, Fatah leaders have been searching for a formula to break the political impasse within the movement and prepare for potential postwar governance of the Gaza Strip. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Could Marwan Barghouti lead post-war Palestinian government? Marwan Barghouti is currently in prison for his role directing attacks against Israelis during the second intifada, but he's also the most popular Palestinian leader by a long shot, fueling news that he could be part of a future prisoner exchange. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Is time running out for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas? Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has stayed relatively quiet amid the war in Gaza, but this approach is only further eroding his popularity with the Palestinian population. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
US wants a 'revitalized' Palestinian Authority, but can Abbas deliver? The recent call by US President Joe Biden for Gaza and the West Bank to be reunited under "a revitalized Palestinian Authority" has left many questioning what this might look like. Palestine
Analysis Palestinian president fires West Bank governors as PA's unpopularity grows The Palestinian Authority is unpopular in the West Bank and elections have not been held in nearly two decades, while Islamist rival Hamas’ support is rising in the occupied Palestinian territory. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
What’s behind Palestinian violence in Lebanon’s Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp? Lebanon’s largest refugee camp, Ain al-Hilweh, is no stranger to violence between rival Palestinian factions. Palestine
Between Palestinian succession and Hamas, Fatah crisis deepens in West Bank Factions of the embattled party are maneuvering for greater influence even while longtime president Mahmoud Abbas remains in power. Palestine
European ministers meet Palestinian PM, commit to support Palestinian elections Meeting in Brussels with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, European senior officials pledged to support holding Palestinian national elections soon and advancing Palestinian reform plans. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Landslide victory for Hamas student bloc in West Bank reflects shift in popular support Hamas won a large majority in the student elections at Birzeit University in the West Bank, pointing to the movement’s growing popularity at the expense of the divided Fatah movement. Palestine
Hamas boycotts West Bank elections, members run in independent lists Hamas members joined independent lists and alliances in the second round of the West Bank municipal elections, despite the movement’s official boycott of the vote. Palestine
West Bank local elections bring Hamas, PFLP closer Local elections in the West Bank seem to have boosted ties between Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which are running as allies. Palestine
