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Pinhas Inbari

Pinhas Inbari is a veteran Arab affairs correspondent who formerly reported for Israel Radio and Al Hamishmar newspaper. He currently serves as an analyst for the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs.

Just when it seemed that Jordan and the Palestinian Authority had created a united front against Saudi Arabia, they began to clash over who would actually lead the new Waqf administration.
The expected U.S. withdrawal from the Tanf border crossing between southern Syria with Iraq has provoked a race for control of the crossing.
The Palestinian Authority leader felt a need to coordinate issues with Jordan, after Egypt drifted towards Hamas and took steps to establish Hamas as the main address for Gaza.
A network of NGOs is vital in a weakened society like the one under the Palestinian Authority’s rule. The problem is that this network has been taken over by very radical elements that have turned it into a stage for anti-Israel propaganda and a barrier to U.S. peace initiatives.
Turkey, which supports Hamas, has a growing presence in eastern Jerusalem, as seen by the Turkish flags flying there. Its influence can even be seen in local restaurants and clothing stores.