The United States is negotiating with the Palestinians and the international community on the possibility of "renewing" the Palestinian Authority while maintaining the leadership of Mahmoud Abbas. This was reported by The Washington Post, citing sources.


An unnamed source from the White House claims that Joe Biden's administration intends to create "a new government and appoint new representatives to work under Abbas."


However, Palestinian officials have expressed doubts about the effectiveness of such a move, especially given that Israel is currently holding a far-right government. They also demand that any attempts at "renewal" be linked to a clear "political horizon" for the creation of a Palestinian state.


One of the key obstacles to the implementation of the plan is Israel's blocking of $140 million in tax deductions intended for Gaza. These deductions were suspended after the attack by Hamas militants on October 7.


The representative of the Palestinian Authority, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, expressed doubts about the possibility of the United States to implement its plans while the current government remains in Israel.


Western diplomats emphasize the need for changes in the Palestinian Authority along with the creation of a roadmap for a two-state solution to the conflict.


One of the representatives of the diplomatic corps noted that putting pressure on a weak and tired Abbas could lead to the destruction of all the agreements reached.