Palestinian reconciliation

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

Supporters of exiled former Fatah security chief Mohammed Dahlan protest the postponement of Palestinian elections, in Gaza City on May 5, 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

A demonstrator waves a Turkish and Palestinian flags during a rally at Yenikap? Square, in Istanbul, to protest against the US-made peace plan, also known as the Agreement of the Century,on Februay 9, 2020. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Hamas, Fatah agree to hold Palestinian elections within six months

The deal comes after reconciliation talks in Turkey this week aimed at resolving the differences between the two main Palestinian factions.

Al-Monitor Staff | Palestine | Sep 24, 2020

In Turkey, Palestinian leaders announce breakthrough on unity, elections

Fatah and Hamas appear to have deals on a unified approach and elections, following Israel's normalization agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Sep 24, 2020

Hamas members see 'false unity' with Palestinian Authority

Although leading Hamas and Fatah members have repeatedly met in the past few days, the mid-level leading members have been skeptical, as they believe that Fatah and the Palestinian Authority are not committed to reconciliation.

Adnan Abu Amer | Palestine | Sep 22, 2020

Haniyeh’s visit to Lebanon further deepens Palestinian rift

Fatah has criticized the recent visit of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, where he received a strong welcome.

Adnan Abu Amer | Palestine | Sep 11, 2020

Hamas' political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh greets supporters during a visit to the Ain el-Helweh camp, Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp, near the southern coastal city of Sidon on September 6, 2020. (Photo by Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP) (Photo by MAHMOUD ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Palestinian leaders grasp for unity in Ramallah-Beirut meeting

While the Sept. 3 meeting between major Palestinian faction leaders in Ramallah and Beirut was an unusual accomplishment in itself, many observers are cautious about crucial obstacles to change.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Sep 4, 2020

Palestinian reconciliation

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.

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?

Hamas, Fatah agree to hold Palestinian elections within six months

In Turkey, Palestinian leaders announce breakthrough on unity, elections

Hamas members see 'false unity' with Palestinian Authority

Haniyeh’s visit to Lebanon further deepens Palestinian rift

Palestinian leaders grasp for unity in Ramallah-Beirut meeting

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