The Latest Breaking News from Fatah

In early December 2024, Hamas announced a major concession: It was prepared to cede future governance of Gaza to a unity Palestinian committee, working alongside its chief political rival, Fatah, to create the body.

Clashes between Palestinian security forces and militants killed a young Palestinian in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Monday, the security forces said.

Hamas’s announcement comes as the group and Fatah discuss the Palestinian Authority’s management of post-war Gaza.

Rawhi Fattouh has been named to take over as interim president if Abbas steps down due to ill health.

The Palestinian leader held in solitary confinement reportedly suffers numerous injuries in the September 9 attack.

After a career in the shadows, spent in Israeli prisons and the internal security apparatus of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar emerged as the leader of the Palestinian group after helping ignite a full-blown war that has engulfed the region.

A year of Israel’s war has only intensified Palestinians’ deep-seated disillusion with their political leadership.

Friends of mine in the Israeli peace camp express the hope that out of such great tragedy could come a peaceful resolution

Over the summer as Israel continued to bombard Gaza, representatives from 14 Palestinian factions, including the two main parties – Hamas and Fatah – met in China. Following the most inclusive talks in years, all the parties agreed to a future unity government and to hold national elections.