Many in Gaza feel abandoned by the West Bank
23 May 2025
Abbas’ “sons of dogs” remark met with fury as people worry over deepening emotional and political divide. Read more about Many in Gaza feel abandoned by the West Bank
Hamas Fatah split
Palestinian factions sign Beijing agreement but deep obstacles remain
24 July 2024
China’s mediation may turn out to be the most important achievement of the latest attempt to reconcile Palestinian factions. Read more about Palestinian factions sign Beijing agreement but deep obstacles remain
What if Hamas had been allowed to govern free of siege?
14 November 2023
The Israeli blockade quickly followed Hamas’ election in 2006. Read more about What if Hamas had been allowed to govern free of siege?
Election fiasco illustrates leadership vacuum
30 April 2021
Perhaps even more than losing an election, canceling the vote has shown up the sorry state of the current crop of Palestinian leaders. Read more about Election fiasco illustrates leadership vacuum
What’s the point of Palestinian elections?
12 February 2021
Mahmoud Abbas conspired with US to overthrow Hamas after it won 2006 elections. Read more about What’s the point of Palestinian elections?
Elections or none, the PA is already obsolete
2 February 2021
Post-Trump normalcy will not last in Palestine. Read more about Elections or none, the PA is already obsolete
Palestinian unity efforts hinge on US elections
2 November 2020
A Trump win may hasten change; a Biden victory only postpone it. Read more about Palestinian unity efforts hinge on US elections
Still waiting for assistance six years after Israel’s onslaught
2 November 2020
Families of victims of the 2014 Israeli offensive on Gaza have yet to receive promised aid from PA. Read more about Still waiting for assistance six years after Israel’s onslaught
The Palestine Papers and the "Gaza coup"
27 January 2011
An initial reading of the Palestine Papers provides details of hitherto unknown secret, high-level “Quadripartite” meetings among Israeli, American, Egyptian and Palestinian officials whose explicit goal appears to have been to undermine the Palestinian national unity government. Read more about The Palestine Papers and the "Gaza coup"