Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
Appointment of Mohammad Mustafa as new Palestinian prime minister faces challenges amid U.S. pressure for reform.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed economist Mohammad Mustafa as the new prime minister amid U.S. pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority. Mustafa will lead a technocratic government in the West Bank, potentially overseeing Gaza as well. However, obstacles persist, including opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. There are doubts if this appointment will satisfy U.S. demands for reform, as Abbas retains overall control. Mustafa is tasked with reuniting administration in the West Bank and Gaza, implementing reforms, fighting corruption, and improving economic conditions. The international community supports a reformed Palestinian Authority to ensure stability in both territories, as part of the vision for a future Palestinian state alongside Israel.