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As Gaza struggles under a heatwave, a new political reality takes shape

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Published: 6 July 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Residents deal with electricity and water shortages while a three-state political plan emerges

Gaza’s Palestinians buckle under an oppressive heatwave
Strip residents describe their new reality: sleepless nights, beaches closed due to toxic sewage, and rising food prices; even fresh water is in short supply (Times of Israel, July 6)

Three-state’ reality emerges as Hamas-Dahlan leadership takes shape in Gaza
Political reconciliation in Strip likely to defer war with Israel in short term, but lead to deadlier confrontation later (Times of Israel, July 4)

Hamas leader hails turning of ‘new page’ with Egypt
DOV LIEBER: In first speech as head of political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh says most dangerous thing for Palestinians is listening to US ‘dictates’ (Times of Israel, July 5)

If Gaza doesn’t explode, thank Egypt, the Qatari crisis and Abbas' biggest rival
(Haaretz, July 5)
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