Mohammed Mustafa Appointed New Palestinian Prime Minister
Appointment comes amid calls for reform and as part of post-war vision for Gaza, drawing criticism from Hamas.
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints Mohammed Mustafa, a close economic adviser, as the new Prime Minister.
- Mustafa's appointment comes amid calls for reform in the Palestinian Authority and as part of Washington's post-war vision for Gaza.
- Hamas criticizes the appointment as unilateral, deepening divisions and ignoring the need for a unified leadership.
- Mustafa faces the challenge of rebuilding Gaza, reforming the Palestinian Authority, and gaining political buy-in from Hamas and Israel.
- The international community, including the US, calls for a revitalized Palestinian Authority to take charge of post-war governance.