Perceptions of Resistance: Hamas and the Palestinian Authority

Palestinian-American activist and resident senior fellow at The Atlantic Council Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib joins Adaam James Levin-Areddy to discuss growing up in the Gaza Strip, the challenge of polling public opinion in Gaza, the future of Palestinian self-governance, whether there is a meaningful contingent in support seeking peace with Israel.

The Agenda:

—The story of Gaza

—Hamas vs. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)

—October 7

—Breaking down support for Hamas in Gaza

—Palestinian sovereignty and UNRWA

—Do Palestinians want peace?

—The radicalism of the moderate voice

Show Notes:

—Ahmed’s piece for The Dispatch

—Adaam talks with Dr. Einat Wilf about UNRWA and the refugee industrial complex

—Adaam and Jonah talk on Oct. 7, 2023

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