Palestinian Authority PM Shtayyeh resigns citing new 'reality' in Gaza

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In a significant move reflecting the evolving political landscape in the Palestinian territories, Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh has tendered his resignation along with his government, which administers parts of the occupied West Bank. The announcement comes amidst a pressing need for new "arrangements" to address the shifting reality in the Gaza Strip, a territory fraught with complexities stemming from recent conflicts and political dynamics.

 

President Mahmoud Abbas has accepted Shtayyeh's decision, signaling a potential shift towards the establishment of a technocratic government to navigate the challenges facing the region. This move is particularly crucial in light of mounting pressure from the United States for the Palestinian Authority (PA) to reform, with a view towards assuming governance responsibilities in Gaza following the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas.

 

The timing of Shtayyeh's resignation is pivotal, occurring shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a vision for Gaza that conspicuously omitted any role for the PA. Against the backdrop of ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in the region, the need for a coherent and inclusive governance structure has become increasingly urgent.

 

Since its inception in 1994 under the Oslo accords, the PA has wielded limited authority in areas of the West Bank not under full Israeli control. However, its influence in Gaza has waned since losing control to Hamas in 2007. Now, as efforts intensify to forge a path towards reconciliation and unity among Palestinian factions, the role of the PA in governing Gaza is subject to renewed scrutiny and negotiation.

 

President Abbas is reportedly considering appointing Mohammed Mustafa, a seasoned economist and former World Bank official, as the new Prime Minister. Mustafa's background in economics and governance positions him as a potential candidate to lead a government of expert ministers, unaligned with any particular faction, in a bid to garner broader acceptance both domestically and internationally.

 

However, challenges abound as the region navigates complex geopolitical dynamics and enduring tensions. The PA's legitimacy and effectiveness have been called into question by many Palestinians, underscoring the need for comprehensive reform and a renewed commitment to serving the interests of the Palestinian people.

 

In the international arena, calls for a revitalized PA capable of delivering tangible improvements in governance, combating corruption, and fostering civil society engagement have gained momentum. The Biden administration has expressed support for reunifying Gaza and the West Bank under a single governance structure, with a revitalized PA at its helm, as part of a broader push for a two-state solution.

 

Meanwhile, Netanyahu's plan for post-war Gaza, while not explicitly ruling out a role for the PA, has drawn skepticism from Palestinian officials who view it as lacking credibility and feasibility.

 

As the Palestinian territories navigate this pivotal moment, the resignation of Prime Minister Shtayyeh marks the beginning of a new chapter in Palestinian governance, one fraught with challenges but also opportunities for reconciliation, reform, and resilience in the face of adversity. The path forward remains uncertain, but the imperative for unity, cooperation, and effective governance has never been more urgent.

 

27.02.24

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[retarius]

I've never cared for Abbas. He has sold the Palestinian people down the river. Where are his actions against the ever increasing number of settlements with the recent announcement of 3000 new homes for Israelis to be built of stolen land? He's nope concerned with appeasing Israel than looking out for his own people.

[Jeff the Chef]

Ok, it's The Times of Israel, but an interesting take on things, I thought.

 

‘Cosmetic’ PA reshuffle seen as bid by Abbas to hold power, avoid demanded reforms

 

Ramallah’s new prime minister is likely to be another loyalist to the PA president, who appears to be trying to preempt US pressure for structural changes to revitalize the body

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/cosmetic-pa-reshuffle-seen-as-bid-by-abbas-to-hold-power-avoid-demanded-reforms/

[Bkk Brian]

11 hours ago, retarius said:

Here's one fellow that is sincere in his principles. I wish I was as strong as this hero.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/israeli-embassy-us-air-force-self-immolation-b2502354.html

I do not advocate this seriously disturbed behaviour for any cause let alone the one related to this topic. Principles don't come into it. The mind of a mentally challenged person do.

 

US Airman Aaron Bushnell who fatally set self on fire raised in ‘abusive Christian cult’ said to engage in mind control

ORLEANS, Mass. — Aaron Bushnell, the US airman who burned himself to death to protest the Gaza war, was allegedly raised in a religious compound accused of being part of “a mysterious and abusive Christian cult.”

The 25-year-old Massachusetts native was raised in the alleged “mind control” group, the Community of Jesus, in the tiny Cape Cod town of Orleans, said former member Susan Wilkins, 59, to the Washington Post.

His parents appear to continue to have strong ties to the murky religious sect — which has reportedly been a vocal online supporter of Israel’s war on Gaza.

https://nypost.com/2024/02/27/us-news/aaron-bushnell-raised-in-compound-allegedly-tied-to-mysterious-and-abusive-christian-cult/

 

[WDSmart]

8 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

I do not advocate this seriously disturbed behaviour for any cause let alone the one related to this topic. Principles don't come into it. The mind of a mentally challenged person do.

 

US Airman Aaron Bushnell who fatally set self on fire raised in ‘abusive Christian cult’ said to engage in mind control

ORLEANS, Mass. — Aaron Bushnell, the US airman who burned himself to death to protest the Gaza war, was allegedly raised in a religious compound accused of being part of “a mysterious and abusive Christian cult.”

The 25-year-old Massachusetts native was raised in the alleged “mind control” group, the Community of Jesus, in the tiny Cape Cod town of Orleans, said former member Susan Wilkins, 59, to the Washington Post.

His parents appear to continue to have strong ties to the murky religious sect — which has reportedly been a vocal online supporter of Israel’s war on Gaza.

https://nypost.com/2024/02/27/us-news/aaron-bushnell-raised-in-compound-allegedly-tied-to-mysterious-and-abusive-christian-cult/

 

An "...‘abusive Christian cult’ said to engage in mind control."

Sounds awful, but could you name any other religion that could be described any differently? 

[mooping20Baht]

yeah just more obvious IDF/ADL slander to distract from their heinous war-crimes, and starving children

[NickyLouie]

4 minutes ago, mooping20Baht said:

yeah just more obvious IDF/ADL slander to distract from their heinous war-crimes, and starving children

 

Any proof, seems like media propaganda that you're buying into.