China’s Dubious Palestinian Unity Deal
More than a dozen Palestinian factions—including bitter rivals Fatah and Hamas—recently signed a national unity deal aimed at maintaining Palestinian control over the Gaza Strip after the war with Israel ends.
China’s Dubious Palestinian Unity Deal
Soeren Kern | Israel My Glory | November 1, 2024
More than a dozen Palestinian factions—including bitter rivals Fatah and Hamas—recently signed a national unity deal aimed at maintaining Palestinian control over the Gaza Strip after the war with Israel ends. Known as the Beijing Declaration, the deal, negotiated by China, lays the groundwork for an interim national reconciliation government to rule post-war Gaza.
China, which has long sought to expand its influence in the Middle East, touted the agreement as a diplomatic victory to enhance its image as a champion of the Palestinian cause. However, the deal is unlikely to succeed because it does not address the deep-seated divisions within the Palestinian movement.
