Salam Fayyad

The End of the Oslo Phased

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 11.12.2009 | World


Daoud Kuttab

In the midst of discussions regarding possible scenarios following Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' decision not to run for president, few have paid attention to the larger picture.

Will Elections Help or Hurt Palestinian Reconciliation

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 11.02.2009 | World


Daoud Kuttab

It remains to be seen whether the elections will take place on time or, if they do, whether they will be held in Gaza as well as the West Bank.

US 'Fabricated Symmetry' Bad for Middle East Peace Process

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 10.05.2009 | World


Daoud Kuttab

Instead of this false symmetry in which charges are fabricated to appear balanced, the US president should simply lay out who has been responsible for the delayed peace process.

Supporting Fayyad's Vision

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 10.17.2009 | World


Alon Ben-Meir

The Palestinian Prime Minister's plan for statehood not only represents a blueprint to address inherent problems, but it is the first outline for a viable homeland based on freedom, democracy, non-violence and international law.

Fayyad's Brilliant Two-Year Plan for Palestinian Statehood

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 09.27.2009 | World


Daoud Kuttab

The Palestinian Prime Minister told the press that he wanted the American president arriving in Palestine on Airforce One, to an international airport, and not just a small airstrip.

US Palestinian Aid: $200 Million Transferred To Fix Budget Crisis

AP | KARIN LAUB | Posted 08.24.2009 | World


RAMALLAH, West Bank — The United States has transferred $200 million to the Palestinian government to help ease a growing budget deficit, U.S. S...

Palestinian State Institutions In 2 Years: Prime Minister

AP | MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH | Posted 07.23.2009 | World


RAMALLAH, West Bank — Institutions for an independent Palestinian state should be up and running within two years, Palestinian Prime Minister Sa...

New Hamas-Free Palestinian Government Sworn In

AP | MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH | Posted 06.19.2009 | World


RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday swore in a new government comprised mainly of members of his Fatah Party, b...

Prime Minister Fayyad: Too Good to Last

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 04.18.2009 | Politics


Daoud Kuttab

Salam Fayyad has run a radically improved kind of government, one in which the public good has taken precedent over other issues.

Palestinian PM Fayyad Submits Resignation

AP | KARIN LAUB | Posted 04.07.2009 | World


RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Western-backed Palestinian prime minister submitted his resignation Saturday, improving the odds of a possible unity g...

As Gaza Rages, The West Bank Takes Quiet Steps Forward

GlobalPost.com | Matt Beynon Rees | Posted 02.12.2009 | World


JERUSALEM -- The gleaming new governor's office for the Salfit district of the northern West Bank is typical of Palestinian government buildings. ...