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What purpose will the Palestinian Authority's new prime minister serve?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Mar 16, 2024 • 24m

Under growing US pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority, leader Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a new prime minister. Other factions have criticised the move. Israel's war in Gaza is still raging, so what purpose will he serve? And is the PA still relevant?

In this episode:

  • Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst, International Crisis Group.
  • Mansour Shouman, Canadian-Palestinian Citizen Journalist.
  • Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative.

Host: James Bays

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