Why has Washington sanctioned the Palestinian leadership?

The Trump medication has sanctioned members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA), accusing them of undermining bid efforts.

The determination comes arsenic much Western governments are openly criticising Israel, calling connected the state to extremity the warfare connected Gaza and determination towards a two-state solution.

More countries person besides announced their volition to recognise Palestinian statehood nether definite conditions, including the disarmament of Hamas and PA reform.

So what’s down the US sanctions?

Are they a bargaining spot to further bid talks, oregon a motion of much hurdles ahead?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Xavier Abu Eid – Former advisor to the Palestine Liberation Organization

Eli Clifton – Senior advisor astatine the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

Firas El Echi – Journalist and big of the Here’s Why podcast