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Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent - BBC News
Summary: - Fatah, the main Palestinian faction, is electing its top decision-making body at its first major conference in a decade, with Mahmoud Abbas re-elected as head. - The gathering aims for unity and political renewal, but many Palestinians view it as reflecting internal divisions and a disconnect from public discontent. - Public opinion polls show strong dissatisfaction with Abbas, with around 80% wanting him to resign; Hamas is perceived as more popular at times. - Ab
2026-05-25“Recovery in Gaza must advance the underlying political objectives: the reunification of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank under a single, legitimate, sovereign Palestinian government”, UN Special Coor
Summary: - The UN Special Coordinator emphasizes that Gaza’s recovery must align with broader political goals: reunifying Gaza and the West Bank under a single, legitimate Palestinian government and restoring a process toward a two-state solution. - Security Council Resolution 2803 is framed as a key, time-sensitive framework linking disarmament of armed groups, Israeli withdrawal, and deployment of an International Stabilization Force, with the NCAG empowered to manage Gaza’
2026-05-25INTERVIEW - Europe’s shifting stance on Israel must translate into concrete action: Palestinian foreign minister
Summary: Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says Europe is showing a noticeable shift toward criticizing Israeli occupation and settlement activity, but this rhetoric must translate into concrete, ground-level action. She points to Spain and Germany as leading voices calling for tangible measures, with the Netherlands and others adopting stronger positions. She warns that condemnation alone is insufficient and urges sanctions, legal action, or diplomatic st
2026-05-25PCBS | PCBS & PMA: The Performance of the Palestinian Economy for 2025, and Economic Forecasts for 2026
Summary: - Economic context: In 2025, the Palestinian economy remained in recession despite a reported 4% year-on-year GDP rise, with overall GDP down 24% from 2023 due to long-term disruption from Israeli occupation, restricted movement, and damaged productive capacity. - Forecast for 2026: Two official forecasts (Palestinian Monetary Authority and Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics) project growth of about 4.1% to 4.5% in 2026 under a baseline scenario. Growth is no
2026-05-25Back to the Polls: Palestinians Cast Their Ballots Amid Hope and Hurdles | ISPI
Palestinian local elections across the West Bank and Gaza (first in years) show a Fatah-led outcome amid deep political fragmentation and persistent obstacles. Key points: - Elections held for 183 local bodies in the West Bank; only the town of Deir al-Balah in Gaza participated, amid the Gaza crisis and displacement. - Fatah won a landslide of the contested seats; Hamas abstained due to a 19 Nov 2025 PLO-allegiance decree, though an aligned list still won only 2 of 15 Gaza
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