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March 15, 2019       Share:    

Source: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/the-new-palestinian-prime-minister-will-face-steep-internal-challenges

Challenges for the New Palestinian Prime Minister

(Washington Institute for Near East Policy) Ghaith al-Omari - On March 10, PA President Mahmoud Abbas designated Fatah Central Committee (FCC) member Muhammad Shtayyeh as the new prime minister. Shtayyeh has been an FCC member since 2009, but he never developed a strong base, so other FCC members tend to view him as one of their least threatening competitors. Shtayyeh will be constrained by paralyzing dynamics related to Abbas' succession, a worsening split with Hamas, and deteriorating economic and security conditions in the West Bank.

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