Palestinian reconciliation

Can Abbas survive summer of Palestinian discontent?

Following killing of a political dissident, the Palestinian president’s hold on power continues to weaken, while support for Hamas is growing.

Week in Review | Israel | Jun 25, 2021

Mourners carry the body of human rights activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority Nizar Banat, who died shortly after being arrested the day before, during his funeral in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on June 25, 2021. The death of Banat sparked outrage in the occupied West Bank.

Hamas leader says Marwan Barghouti a priority for next prisoner swap with Israel

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh promises the wife of prominent Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti that her husband will be a priority for the next swap deal with Israel.

Rasha Abou Jalal | Palestine | Jun 20, 2021

Egypt struggles to reconcile Hamas, Palestinian Authority

Egypt postponed a highly anticipated meeting between Palestinian factions to avoid failure, as Cairo recently came out as a major regional player after brokering the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Adnan Abu Amer | Palestine | Jun 16, 2021

Women walk past a giant banner depicting Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi amidst preparations to receive a visiting Egyptian intelligence delegation in Gaza City on May 31, 2021.

Has Egypt turned the page on discord with Hamas?

Egypt’s relations with Hamas have begun to warm up in recent months after years of tension following the 2013 overthrow of Muslim Brotherhood President Mohammed Morsi.

Mohamed Sabry | Egypt | May 27, 2021

A portrait of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is seen at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, Nov. 1, 2017.

Will PLO and Hamas find common ground?

Hamas’ popularity has risen sharply, but this doesn’t help them much with the outside world. An understanding with Fatah is key to any potential role in regional diplomacy.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | May 25, 2021

Yahya Sinwar, leader of the Palestinian Hamas movement, gestures on stage during a rally in Gaza City on May 24, 2021. A cease-fire was reached late last week after 11 days of deadly violence between Israel and the Hamas movement, which runs Gaza, stopping Israel's devastating bombardment on the overcrowded Palestinian coastal enclave.

Palestinian factions mull next steps after Abbas calls off elections

Various Palestinian factions, including Hamas, have rejected President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the legislative elections and his call to form a unity government.

Adnan Abu Amer | Palestine | May 7, 2021

The high cost of delaying Palestinian elections

Whether to postpone the Palestinian elections will be decided on April 29. What are the scenarios and possible repercussions of such a decision on the Palestinian scene?

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Apr 28, 2021

The high cost of delaying Palestinian elections

A tale of two elections: Netanyahu, Abbas face the abyss

The Israeli prime minister and Palestinian president are both losing control of their traditional coalitions.

Week in Review | Israel | Apr 22, 2021

Netanyahu and Gantz at Knesset swearing-in

Marwan Barghouti insists on running for president in Palestinian elections

Fatah leaders are scrambling to convince imprisoned leader Marwan Barghouti to run in the Fatah list for the legislative elections, and renounce his bid to run for the presidency.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Feb 17, 2021

Russian interactions with Palestinians seen as all talk, no action

Russia is showing its reach with Palestinian factions in advance of elections, but there is still no sign that Moscow is having an impact.

Adnan Abu Amer | Palestine | Feb 15, 2021

Palestinian skeptics not yet sold on elections

As the prospect of Palestinian general elections draws near, Palestinians are skeptical about their success as divisions remain between the rival Fatah and Hamas movements.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Jan 19, 2021

Will latest effort to mend Fatah-Hamas ties succeed?

Palestinian reconciliation takes another step forward with an exchange of letters.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Jan 5, 2021

Palestinians wave national flags as they march in the streets of the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, calling for the cessation of divisions between Fatah and Hamas and the unification of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, on January 12, 2019. (Photo by ABBAS MOMANI / AFP) (Photo credit should read ABBAS MOMANI/AFP via Getty Images)

PA restoring ties with Israel undermines reconciliation, Hamas says

The reconciliation efforts between Hamas and Fatah are likely to go down the drain now that the PA announced that ties and security coordination with Israel have been restored.

Ahmad Melhem | Palestine | Nov 19, 2020

Egyptian media dismisses Turkish mediation on Palestinian file

Although no Egyptian official commented on the recent Hamas-Fatah talks hosted by Turkey, the media was quick to denounce the meeting, accusing Hamas of getting cozy with Turkey to implement its regional ambitions.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Sep 30, 2020

Can Turkey replace Egypt in Palestinian unity process?

The Fatah-Hamas reconciliation talks in Istanbul have fueled debate on whether Turkey could increase its influence over the Palestinians, who are desperate for regional support amid normalization deals between Arab countries and Israel.

Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Sep 28, 2020

Palestinian reconciliation

Can Abbas survive summer of Palestinian discontent?

Following killing of a political dissident, the Palestinian president’s hold on power continues to weaken, while support for Hamas is growing.

Hamas leader says Marwan Barghouti a priority for next prisoner swap with Israel

Egypt struggles to reconcile Hamas, Palestinian Authority

Has Egypt turned the page on discord with Hamas?

Will PLO and Hamas find common ground?

Palestinian factions mull next steps after Abbas calls off elections

The high cost of delaying Palestinian elections

A tale of two elections: Netanyahu, Abbas face the abyss

Marwan Barghouti insists on running for president in Palestinian elections

Russian interactions with Palestinians seen as all talk, no action

Palestinian skeptics not yet sold on elections

Will latest effort to mend Fatah-Hamas ties succeed?

PA restoring ties with Israel undermines reconciliation, Hamas says

Egyptian media dismisses Turkish mediation on Palestinian file

Can Turkey replace Egypt in Palestinian unity process?

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