When “Iron Swords” Return to Their Sheaths

... consolidation. However, the only elections that were held in the Palestinian territories back in 2006 were precisely what brought Hamas to power in Gaza and resulted in the subsequent split between Gaza and the West Bank. There is reason to believe that new ... ... next year, and, as one can easily guess, the bitter struggle for his political legacy has already begun. Regional Trends in the Middle East: Political and Economic Dynamics. RIAC Report The situation in Israel looks more certain and predictable, but this certainty and predictability are unlikely to facilitate the settlement of ...