PA prime minister meets Syrian leader al-Sharaa in Damascus Mohammad Mustafa called Syria a "pivotal country" for the Palestinian cause, and called for the lifting of international sanctions on Damascus. JNS Staff Jan. 29, 2025
Palestinian Authority, Hamas to discuss Gaza unity government in Cairo The meeting comes amid reports that Hamas agreed to cede control of Gaza's border crossings to Ramallah. Akiva Van Koningsveld Sept. 26, 2024
Lammy urges end to war on Hamas, decries ‘intolerable’ suffering in Gaza The foreign secretary met with the families of Britons held in Hamas captivity. July 15, 2024
In first meeting with new Palestinian Authority leader, Blinken welcomes plans to reform the PA Last month, Blinken reportedly sat in on a meeting where the Emirati foreign minister called Ramallah's leadership "Ali Baba and the 40 thieves." June 11, 2024
Abbas green-lights new Palestinian Authority government In addition to prime minister Mohammad Mustafa, the cabinet will include 22 other ministers, most of them new faces. March 29, 2024
New PA premier demands ‘trust of our people,’ as most support Hamas Only 8.5% of Palestinians favor the status quo, where the P.A. is controlled exclusively by Mohammad Mustafa's Fatah faction. Akiva Van Koningsveld March 19, 2024
Abbas appoints new PA prime minister, Mohammad Mustafa Mohammad Mustafa replaces Mohammad Shtayyeh, who announced his resignation on Feb. 26, along with that of his entire administration. March 14, 2024