The Palestinian Authority faces setbacks in its bid for full UN membership, prompting reevaluation of ties with the US. Israel opposes Palestinian statehood.
The United States says an independent Palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and not through UN action.
A two-state solution would weaken Israel and open it up to isolation and condemnation. Israel cannot allow itself to be neutered.
Without honest and urgent international support for the Palestinian government, no one should expect Dr. Mustafa to turn copper into gold.
Given Hamas’s October 7 attack, the PA’s UN liaison, Riyad Mansour, contends that now is the time to reapproach full Palestinian member-state status.
Only a new and fresh leadership committed to reforms, democracy, and transparency has a chance of leading the Palestinians toward a better life.
The PA is also said to be in the final stages of talks with the administration about reforming its controversial welfare policy, which includes the infamous "pay for slay" program.
US welcomes new Palestinian cabinet for peace and reform. Mustafa's dual-role cabinet aims to reform under President Abbas's leadership.
Israel and the US should have, together, embraced the second part of the Security Council’s resolution and demanded the immediate release of the hostages as a prerequisite for the ceasefire.
Palestinian PM Mustafa forms new cabinet, prioritizing Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction, aiming for PA reform amid strained relations with Hamas.
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