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US Welcomes New Palestinian Autonomy Government For Political Reform

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a conference to support Jerusalem at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 12, 2023. The Palestinian Authority has announced th

The United States has expressed its support for the establishment of a new Palestinian autonomy government, viewing it as a positive step towards Palestinian political reform. The Biden administration has emphasized the need to revitalize the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority with the hope that it can eventually extend its administration to the Gaza Strip following the conclusion of the Israel-Hamas conflict that began six months ago.

In a recent statement, the US State Department highlighted its readiness to collaborate with the new group of ministers to implement credible reforms. The US believes that a strengthened Palestinian Authority is crucial for addressing the needs of the Palestinian people in both the West Bank and Gaza, as well as for fostering stability in the wider region.

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