US accuses Palestine Liberation Group and Palestinian Authority of undermining prospects for peace.
The Trump administration has sanctioned members of the Palestine Liberation Group (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA), accusing them of undermining peace efforts.
The transfer comes as extra Western governments are brazenly criticising Israel, calling on the nation to finish the struggle on Gaza and transfer in the direction of a two-state resolution.
Extra international locations have additionally introduced their intention to recognise Palestinian statehood beneath sure situations, together with the disarmament of Hamas and PA reform.
So what’s behind the US sanctions?
Are they a bargaining chip to additional peace talks, or an indication of extra hurdles forward?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Friends:
Xavier Abu Eid – Former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Group
Eli Clifton – Senior adviser on the Quincy Institute for Accountable Statecraft
Firas El Echi – Journalist and host of the Right here’s Why podcast