Abbas’ decision to cut ties with Israel will weaken PA, boost PLO - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Daoud Kuttab

Daoud Kuttab

May 27, 2020

A man enters the headquarters of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman - RC14CC09A900 — A man enters the headquarters of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, Sept. 10, 2018. — REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu take part in a protest outside the Prime Minister's Residence, on the day when Netanyahu's corruption trial starts, in Jerusalem May 24, 2020. Heidi levine/Pool via REUTERS - RC23VG9YY1H7

Netanyahu undeterred on annexation

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A girl holds a Palestinian flag in front of Israeli troops during clashes at a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision on Jerusalem ahead of International Women's Day, in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman - RC1596807590

Palestinians condemn Trump's proposed peace plan

Daoud Kuttab

In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics

A Palestinian worker sticks Intajuna ("Our Products") stickers on Palestinian goods displayed in a supermarket in the West Bank city of Ramallah August 2, 2009. Intajuna is one of many campaigns asking Palestinians to avoid Israeli products. After 40 years of occupation, the Palestinian economy is tied to Israel's, so attempts to reduce its dependence clash with hard realities. Picture taken August 2, 2009. To match feature PALESTINIANS-ISRAEL/BOYCOTT REUTERS/Fadi Arouri (WEST BANK POLITICS BUSINESS) - RTR2

PA considers ending economic ties with Israel

Ahmad Melhem

In Ramallah, reporting on politics

Abbas big loser in Palestinian National Council postponement

Daoud Kuttab

In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics