Palestinian Reconciliation: The X Factor

From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article by Dorgham Abusalim was published by Palestine Square on October 15, 2017.

“The rapid pace of developments might produce a favorable outcome in the immediate future for all parties involved, a rare event in Palestinian-Israeli affairs. However, the prospect of reconciliation based on shared governance and democratic election in the long run is likely to be much more tumultuous. Hamas has already repeatedly stated that it will not compromise on the issue of control of its armed wing and its weapons. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority will likely have to confront its European and American donors over adding tens of thousands of Hamas security and public-sector employees to its payroll.”

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