Jan 16, 2012
The Palestinian Authority president is to meet British prime minister David Cameron in London today during the first leg of a European tour meant to galvanise pressure against Israel. Read Article Abbas on European tour to raise pressure against Israel
Nov 24, 2011
Strained relations with the primary benefactors of Hamas and Fatah could ultimately unite the dividing factions. Read Article To reconcile is the only option for Palestinians
Nov 21, 2011
Critics doubt Mahmoud Abbas's ability to engage in peace talks with Israel or Hamas, while pushing for statehood and US aid. Read Article 'Dangerous' balancing act threatening Palestinian Authority leader
Oct 13, 2011
Agreement to swap Palestinian detainees for captured Israeli solider likely to bring political gains for both Hamas and Israeli government Read Article Hamas and Netanyahu share spoils of swap deal
May 05, 2011
The reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah was inspired by the Arab Spring. It is likely that the international community will now give both sides room to make their agreement work in accordance with their own requirements Read Article Palestinian factions pushed together by regional events
May 01, 2011
Reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas is vital if an independent Palestinian state is to ever become a reality. Read Article A deal between Fatah and Hamas benefits everyone
Apr 29, 2011
Israel says that a unity pact between Fatah and Hamas may prompt Hamas to gain control over the West Bank and that possible peace talks may be in jeopardy.
Read Article Netanhayu tells Fatah to choose between Israel or Hamas
Apr 28, 2011
Palestinians say they have reached an initial agreement on uniting their rival governments in the West Bank and Gaza. Read Article Hamas, Fatah report unity agreement reached
Apr 25, 2011
Palestinians now realise that neither Barack Obama nor Bibi Netanyahu are likely to outline any acceptable peace plans. Read Article Bibi and Obama: hand over peace process to the UN
