Why has Washington sanctioned the Palestinian leadership?

Why has Washington sanctioned the Palestinian leadership?

Palestinian Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority are accused by the US of lowering peace prospects.

Members of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) have been accused of undermining efforts to bring about peace.

More Western governments are publicly criticizing Israel, urging the nation to end its occupation of Gaza and move toward a two-state solution.

More nations have made it clear that they will support the recognition of Palestinian statehood under certain conditions, including Hamas’ disarmament and PA reform.

What’s the purpose of the US sanctions, then?

Are they a bargaining chip for more peace negotiations, or do they indicate there will be more difficulties?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Former Palestine Liberation Organization adviser Xavier Abu Eid

Eli Clifton, Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

Source: Aljazeera

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