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Fatah Still Cannot Challenge Hamas in Gaza

Despite Fatah's large rally in Gaza and discontent with Hamas rule, Fatah still is unlikely to be able to challenge Hamas in Gaza, writes Hazem Balousha.

Hazem Balousha
Hazem Balousha
Jan 28, 2013
A boy waves a Palestinian flag during a rally marking the 48th anniversary of the founding of the Fatah movement, in Gaza City January 4, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians joined a rare rally staged by President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah group in Gaza on Friday, as tensions ease with rival Hamas Islamists ruling the enclave since 2007. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem (GAZA - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY) - RTR3C3GR
A boy waves a Palestinian flag during a rally marking the 48th anniversary of the founding of the Fatah movement, in Gaza City, Jan. 4, 2013. — REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

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