Internal Palestinian political disputes have resumed following the eleven-day Gaza war.

Hamas is holding elections amid calls for reform to repeal its secret process and to empower youth and women to hold leadership positions.*

President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the May 22 legislative elections has been denounced by some Palestinians as a “usurpation of power” and a “constitutional crime.”

With few viable options at its disposal to address Gaza’s pressing social and economic needs, Hamas may be forced to extend its unity government with Fatah.

Hamas is going through a difficult transformation on various levels, and it might need some time to recover its stability.