American diplomats are discussing the resignation of 88-year-old Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas with representatives of Arab countries, including Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The newspaper writes about this New York Times (NYT).
According to the publication, the new leader will have to govern the Gaza Strip after the end of hostilities. Diplomats want to persuade Israel to hand over control of the Gaza Strip and West Bank to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah after the conflict ends.
It was noted that among the candidates for the role of the new head of autonomy are Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and the nephew of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Nasser al-Kidwa. However, Abbas insists on his economic advisor Mohammed Mustafa because he can influence him.
Before this, The Washington Post, citing sources WroteIt was stated that American President Joe Biden plans to send CIA Director William Burns to Europe for negotiations with Israel, Qatar and Egypt to discuss an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas.
Formerly in Hamas statedHe said the West had built an “unbreakable wall” between itself and the Arab world.