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Title page

Contents

Summary 2

Introduction 5

Palestinian Overview and National Aspirations 5

Key U.S. Policy Considerations and Issues 9

Biden Administration Policies 10

U.S. Aid 11

Taylor Force Act (TFA) and PLO/PA Payments "for Acts of Terrorism" 12

Economic Assistance 14

West Bank Security Assistance amid Rising Violence 15

Office of the U.S. Security Coordinator 15

Increased Violence and Abu Akleh Controversy 16

Security Coordination Challenges and U.S. Policy Implications 19

U.S. Contributions to UNRWA 20

Overview 20

FY2023 Appropriations Legislation 23

Israeli-Palestinian Cooperative Programs 24

USAID Conflict Mitigation and Stabilization 24

Middle East Partnership for Peace Act (MEPPA) Funds 25

PA West Bank Leadership Concerns 27

Succession 28

Elections 29

Governance and Human Rights Concerns 31

Gaza's Challenges: Hamas, Conflict, and Humanitarian Concerns 32

Diplomatic and Economic Measures 34

U.S. and Israeli Engagement 34

U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem 36

PLO Office in Washington, DC 38

International Organizations 39

Role of Congress 40

Appendix A. Key Palestinian Factions and Groups 42

Appendix B. Historical Background 48

Appendix C. Palestinian Governance 51

Appendix D. Palestinian Economy 54

Appendix E. Palestinian Initiatives in International Fora 56

Author Information 61

Disclaimer 61

Tables

Table 1. Basic Facts for the West Bank and Gaza Strip 5

Table 2. Details of April 2022 Congressional Notification (for FY2021 ESF) 14

Table 3. Historical U.S. Government Contributions to UNRWA 21

Table 4. Details of January 2022 Congressional Notification for MEPPA 26

Figures

Figure 1. Map of West Bank 7

Figure 2. Map of Gaza Strip 8

Figure 3. Public Opinion Polling: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 9

Figure 4. U.S. Bilateral Aid to the Palestinians, FY2012-FY2023 Request 12

Figure 5. Public Opinion Polling: Support for Domestic Political Factions 30

Figure 6. Jerusalem: Key Sites 37