Why has Washington sanctioned the Palestinian leadership? | Inside Story

The Trump administration accuses members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and officials of the Palestinian Authority of undermining peace efforts. It comes as more Western governments are openly criticising Israel -- calling on it to end the war on Gaza and move towards a two-state solution -- and as more countries announce their intention to recognise Palestinian statehood. Among the discussions is growing support for Hamas to disarm and for a reformed Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza. So what's behind the US sanctions? Are they a bargaining chip to further peace talks? Or a sign of more hurdles ahead? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Xavier Abu Eid -- Former advisor to the Palestine Liberation Organization Eli Clifton -- Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Firas El Echi -- Journalist and host of the 'Here's Why' podcast Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Palestine #PLO #PalestinianAuthority #Gaza #IsraelPalestine #TwoStateSolution #USSanctions #PalestinianLeadership #PeaceTalks #GazaConflict #WestBank #Hamas #AlJazeeraEnglish