The PA’s recurring willingness to seek agreements with Hamas has proven to be a consistent mistake.
Kirby clarified that the existing PA in Gaza is also problematic. The issue, he explained, was not Palestinian governance of Gaza, but the nature of the current PA.
Rajoub called the massacre "an earthquake, an unprecedented event," and portrayed the attack as a defensive action against Israeli "aggression" - including its response to Hamas's attack.
As Hamas launches attacks on Israel, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas keeps a low profile, leading to speculations about his political motives.
The outlook for unity on the ground among the Palestinians remains grim, and that is not necessarily a positive sign for Israel.
While much is made of the antisemitic hatred produced by Hamas, it is easy to forget about the Palestinian Authority and Mahmoud Abbas' ruling party, Fatah.
The expulsion of two senior Fatah officials sparked angry reactions from several Fatah representatives, including the faction’s armed wing, Aqsa Martyrs Brigades.
The corollary is that the majority of the Palestinian public supports terrorist attacks inside Israel against civilians.
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