Facing the failure of peace negotiations with Israel, Fatah and Hamas have made a new attempt to overcome the Palestinian internal divide and agreed to form a provisional unity government. As for Hamas, this decision requires from the movement no less than transforming from a non-state violent actor to a political party that draws its legitimacy from accountability and good governance. This article examines the factors that explain why Hamas as the weaker of the two Palestinian factions has set off for power sharing in a democratically elected government. In the wake of the Gaza War of 2014, it identifies as a crucial condition for success of this experiment a sustainable ceasefire that allows Hamas to forego reliance on armed resistance operations.
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