Internal Palestinian Divisions, Collective Bargaining Power, and the Prospects for a Two-State Solution Introduction The Israeli–Palestinian conflict remains one of the most enduring and intractable disputes in international politics. Central to its persistence is not only the asymmetry of power between Israel and the Palestinians but also the fragmentation of Palestinian political authority. Since the … Continue reading To what extent do internal Palestinian political divisions between Hamas and Fatah undermine collective bargaining power in peace talks? Debate whether recognizing Hamas as a legitimate political actor could open new pathways to a negotiated two-state solution.