The Inside Story Podcast What are the implications of US sanctions on Palestinian officials?
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Aug 1, 2025 Eli Clifton, a Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute, and Firas El Echi, journalist and host of 'Here's Why', dive into the recent U.S. sanctions on Palestinian officials. They discuss how these sanctions serve more as symbolic acts than effective policy changes and explore the humanitarian implications for Gaza. The conversation also touches on the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in the region, the evolving political dynamics around support for Israel, and the uncertain future of governance in Gaza amidst deteriorating peace efforts.
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US Sanctions Are Symbolic Messaging
- US sanctions on Palestinian leadership mainly serve as messaging to assert US relevance in peace processes.
- The sanctions aim to counter international recognitions of Palestinian statehood rather than creating policy changes.
Sanctions Miss Gaza Crisis Reality
- US sanctions and moves by UK, Canada on Palestinian recognition won't solve Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
- Domestic US opinion growing critical of unconditional Israel support, increasing pressure for policy change.
Firas El Echi on Gaza Famine and Diplomacy
- Firas El Echi highlights that the PA is criticized for diplomacy while Hamas is condemned for violence.
- He expresses disillusionment with US peace process and focuses on the urgent Gaza famine causing many deaths.
