The Palestinians Need a Popular Leader Who Can Get Things Done. Being From Gaza Is a Plus
The Palestinian public has no figure, other than the imprisoned Marwan Barghouti, that can take the reins in the West Bank and Gaza right after the war ends and enjoy legitimacy from both Fatah and Hamas
The conversation about a revitalized Palestinian Authority with internal reforms and leadership changes being created after the war has not skipped over the West Bank. Ramallah is aware of the discussions and the need for change – but unlike previous rounds of fighting between Israel and Gaza, there is no one to speak in their name, and no one to declare slogans about a new horizon.