Palestinians may look to Lebanon model for government
By Daoud Kuttab Since the Palestinians have agreed to reconcile and create a national unity government until elections can take place, the debate now focuses on one simple question: Do the conditions imposed on Hamas by the Middle East Quartet apply to any future Palestinian government as a whole or do they apply to every individual member of the government? After […]
Does Hamas-Fatah reconciliation spell end for peace talks?
By Daoud Kuttab As the Palestinian Central Council (PCC) convenes in Ramallah on April 26, its mission — to determine the future of peace talks and elect a president and parliament — is easier now that the PLO and Hamas have agreed to implement their reconciliation agreements. Presidential and parliamentary elections (both inside and outside Palestine) are now scheduled six months […]