The Second Partition of Palestine: Hamas-Fatah Struggle for Power

This book explores the factors and issues responsible for the intra-Palestinian conflict, including ideological incompatibility, competition for political primacy, and the risk of partition. It analyzes the developments since the signing of the Oslo Accord and discusses the challenges faced by the rival Palestinian actions, the failure of reconciliation efforts, the stalled peace process, the emergence of the Islamic resistance movement, and the political and ideological shifts in Palestinian politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate factors and challenges that have plagued the intra-Palestinian conflict, hindering the strength and resilience of the struggle for liberation against the state of Israel. It explores the root causes of the ideological incompatibility and fierce competition for political dominance, which have led to the devastating Hamas-Fatah conflict, posing the risk of partitioning Palestine even before it achieves independence and sovereignty. The study analyzes the developments since the signing of the September 1993 Oslo Accord, shedding light on the background of Palestinian politics, the role of Fatah, the rise of Hamas as Fatah's political rival, the intense Hamas-Fatah struggle for power, and the significant involvement of the international community, particularly the United States and the European Union.

The book addresses a range of territorial and political complexities faced by the rival Palestinian factions, including the failure of reconciliation efforts by Egypt and Yemen, the stagnant peace process in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the emergence of the Islamic resistance movement and secular nationalist party, and the profound political and ideological shifts in Palestinian politics.

Comprehensive and timely, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of West Asian studies, peace and conflict studies, politics and international relations, foreign policy, political studies, area studies, and strategic and defense studies. It provides a deep understanding of the complex dynamics that have shaped the Palestinian conflict and its implications for regional and global stability.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367765903