Fatah and the PLO called for political unity including the West Bank and aimed for a sovereign state with Jerusalem as its capital.

The entities involved

• Fatah →

  Palestinian nationalist political party

  • Mohammed Dahlan has broken away from the Fatah movement, and his faction is reorganizing in the Gaza Strip, with ties to Egypt and upcoming elections overseen by Mahmoud Abbas.Sun 17:19
  • Hamas has maintained control of the Gaza Strip since 2007.Sat 23:32
• Palestine Liberation Organization →

  Palestinian militant and political organization

  • The Palestine Liberation Organization is confronting operational challenges across Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and the occupied West Bank.Fri 14:30
  • Negotiations are stalled due to occupation and reforms, while municipal elections in Gaza Strip were praised.Fri 14:30
• West Bank →

  Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44

Related events

• Discussion on the need for Israel to recognize West Bank aspirations for peace, alongside concerns about the conflict and aid.Sep 17
• Fatah controls a minority in the West Bank following a strategic failure, leading to potential armed conflict.Jul 18
• Israeli governments maintain control over the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which are intended to form the Palestinian state.Sep 14
• The Palestinian Authority (PA) is facing severe financial strain due to international funding issues, including a $5 billion withholding and the 'pay-for-slay' situation.Sep 9
• The Palestine Liberation Organization was founded to 'liberate' Israel, and Hamas actions are central to the conflict.Aug 31