Posted 3/28/2024, 1:12:39 PM
Abbas Appoints New Palestinian Cabinet Amid Calls for Reform, But Faces Resistance
- Palestinian Authority announced new Cabinet formation, facing calls for reform
- President Abbas appointed Mohammad Mustafa as new PM and Foreign Minister
- Few incoming ministers are well-known; at least 5 from Gaza
- PA has little popularity or legitimacy among Palestinians, hasn't held elections in 18 years
- Hamas rejected new government as illegitimate, called for unity government and elections