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Israel plays risky by dealing with Hamas ahead of elections

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Published: 3 January 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

PM pursues dangerous strategy of advancing an arrangement with Hamas while weakening Abbas; Palestinians sick of both, want fresh parties to break Gaza deadlock

Netanyahu's strategy strengthens Hamas (Al-Monitor)
BEN CASPIT: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is following a dangerous strategy of advancing an arrangement with Hamas while weakening the Palestinian Authority

Why Israel should let Palestinians hold elections (Haaretz)
Palestinians are fed up with Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. The planned elections could allow new, pragmatic parties to emerge and offer a way out of the deadlock in Gaza Strip

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A Palestinian Mandela and an Israeli de Klerk (Jerusalem Post)
GERSHON BASKIN Interesting comparison can be made between players in the local scene and these historical figures

Hamas allows Fatah to hold rare anniversary march in Gaza (Times of Israel)
Thousands of Palestinians rally in Gaza City, praise PA leader, after terror group that rules enclave extends goodwill gesture amid election hubbub

Photo: Hamas leader Haniyeh and PA chief Abbas
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