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Source: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/palestinian-authority-thirty-years-after-oslo
The Palestinian Authority Thirty Years after Oslo
(Washington Institute for Near East Policy) Neomi Neumann - For many years now, the PA has been a foundering institution. The PA's weakness derives from manifold internal failures, including political stagnation, flawed governance, widespread corruption, an aversion to self-criticism, inadequate provision of public services, and a narrowing of Abbas' circle of advisors. However pronounced the public's dissatisfaction may be with Abbas and the PA's performance, it has not resulted in widespread protests or a significant increase in support for Hamas. According to a March 2023 poll, 51% of West Bank respondents believe that neither the PA nor Hamas deserves to represent the Palestinians. The writer formerly served as head of the research unit at the Israel Security Agency.