The Palestinian Authority is currently governing in the West Bank, amidst growing leadership mistrust due to ongoing disputes.
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Updated Aug 3
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What happened
The Palestinian Authority is currently governing in the West Bank, amidst growing leadership mistrust due to ongoing disputes.
Who's involved
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Fatah controls a minority in the West Bank following a strategic failure, leading to potential armed conflict.Also in this story
- Ariel Sharon pledged pullout from Jenin and discussed troop movements, while Israel accused Fatah of bombings.
- Fatah and Hamas are competing for support in recent Palestinian political polls.
The entities involved
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Mahmoud Abbas
president of the Palestinian Authority since 2005
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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.
- Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.
Related events
- Pramila Jayapal demanded accountability for events in the West Bank, where Israeli forces are occupying the territory.
- Advocacy mounts regarding the occupied West Bank, with calls for an intense campaign and questions about government intentions.
- High-level diplomatic talks involving Mahmoud Abbas and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discuss Palestine's future and bilateral relations.
- The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights documents an escalation of crimes in the West Bank.
- Discussion on the need for Israel to recognize West Bank aspirations for peace, alongside concerns about the conflict and aid.