Overview

• Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas approved the formation of a new cabinet, aiming to reform the Palestinian Authority and address the Gaza crisis.
• Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, who also serves as foreign minister, emphasizes Gaza reconstruction and ceasefire as top priorities.
• The cabinet, expected to take over Gaza post-Hamas, includes members from various backgrounds, with plans to address humanitarian needs and institutional reform.
• International reactions are mixed, with some viewing the change as cosmetic, while others await the government's actions on key reforms.
• Hamas has rejected the new government as illegitimate, calling for a power-sharing government ahead of national elections.