Babel: Translating the Middle East
Dalia Hatuqa: Palestinian Politics
Jun 27, 2023
In this podcast, Jon speaks with Dalia Hatuqa, a Ramallah-based journalist, about the state of politics in the West Bank and Gaza, Palestinian self-determination, and rising frustration with their government, the Israeli government, and the international community. They also explore the internal and external barriers to change in Palestinian politics.
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Quick takeaways
- Growing frustration among Palestinians with their government's inability to address their needs and concerns.
- Normalization agreements between Israel and Arab countries primarily reflect top-level elite interests, divert attention from the Palestinian cause, and hinder prospects for a two-state solution.
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Palestinian frustration with their government
The episode highlights the rising frustration among Palestinians with their government, the Palestinian Authority. Many Palestinians no longer believe in the Palestinian Authority's capacity to address their needs and concerns. The lack of progress towards a Palestinian state, coupled with the presence of Israeli settlements, has contributed to this disillusionment. As a result, there is growing support for armed groups that are not affiliated with traditional factions, as Palestinians seek alternatives to the current political leadership.
