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  1. Trump, Kushner, and Netanyahu are involved in peace talks regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Trump pressuring Netanyahu to accept a plan.
  2. Netanyahu refuses to dismantle West Bank settlements amid protracted conflict and rocket fire from Hamas.
  3. Authorities are reporting on the advancement of settlement construction in the West Bank and incidents near Bethlehem, amidst increased violence since Hamas's attacks.

Political Instability and Closures Lead to Economic Contraction in Bethlehem

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A senior contact within Fatah discussed the possibility of an electoral coalition between Hamas and Mohammed Dahlan, a Gaza-born aide to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, amid political instability in Bethlehem. Simultaneously, Israel announced a shutdown of the West Bank, which has tightened the siege on Palestinians and throttled movement across the region.

From middleeasteye.net

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The political instability and increased closures in the West Bank have caused severe economic contraction in Bethlehem. Reports indicate that the local economy is struggling, with 40 hotels in Bethlehem closed and local commerce severely limited.

Authorities are reporting on the advancement of settlement construction in the West Bank and incidents near Bethlehem, amidst increased violence since Hamas's attacks. Netanyahu refuses to dismantle West Bank settlements amid protracted conflict and rocket fire from Hamas.

From middleeasteye.net

Who's involved

  • HamasPalestinian Islamist political and military organization involved in potential electoral coalition discussions.
  • FatahPalestinian nationalist political party involved in discussions regarding a potential electoral coalition.
  • BethlehemCity experiencing severe economic contraction due to closures and political instability.
  • West BankPalestinian territory where regulatory closures are halting commerce and tightening the siege.

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