# Mohammed Dahlan's Gaza Unity Push

> Mohammed Dahlan seeks to unite Palestinian factions by including Hamas in Gaza's political future.
- Title: Mohammed Dahlan's Gaza Unity Push · Foreign Policy | Shortify
- Summary: Mohammed Dahlan seeks to unite Palestinian factions by including Hamas in Gaza's political future.
- Keywords: mohammed dahlan, hamas, palestine, gaza, fatah, democratic reform bloc, palestinian authority, israel, abu dhabi, oslo accords, palestine liberation organization, plo
- Source: Foreign Policy — https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/11/06/mohammed-dahlan-gaza-hamas-palestine
- Author: Anchal Vohra
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mohammed dahlan, hamas, palestine, gaza, fatah, democratic reform bloc, palestinian authority, israel, abu dhabi, oslo accords, palestine liberation organization, plo
## Mohammed Dahlan's Political Role
Mohammed Dahlan, the exiled former security chief of Fatah, has been in UAE exile since 2011.
## 2006 Election Conflict
In 2006, Dahlan fiercely opposed Hamas-led Gaza administration after Palestinian elections.
## Abbas Postpones Elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed November elections to next autumn this month.
## Fatah-Hamas Division
Fatah and Hamas clashed in 2006, dividing Palestinian territories into West Bank and Gaza.
## Dahlan's Background
Born in Khan Younis, Dahlan learned security from Yasser Arafat and worked with Palestinian Authority.
## Dahlan's UAE Role
Dahlan served as security advisor to UAE ruler Mohammed bin Zayed and supported Abraham Accords.
## Dahlan's 2024 Vision
In a 2024 New York Times interview, Dahlan declared 'No Abbas, no Hamas' for Palestinian leadership.

> No Abbas, no Hamas
## DRC Alliance
Dahlan's Democratic Reform Bloc formed alliance with Hamas and Fatah breakaway factions.
## Hamas' Political Role
Hamas agreed to support DRC's unified electoral list without direct political participation.
## Israeli Concerns
Israel demands Hamas's complete exit from Gaza, not political influence through proxy.
## Dahlan's Motives
Dahlan is suspected of playing both Israel and Hamas while maintaining UAE and Egypt ties.
## Dahlan's Stance on Israel
Dahlan stated it's not his job to convince Israelis about two-state solutions.

> It’s not my job to convince the Israelis
## Dahlan's Future Challenge
Dahlan has one year to decide whether to jettison Hamas or risk being outmaneuvered by Israel.
## Key takeaway

Mohammed Dahlan aims to unite Gaza's Palestinian factions by including Hamas in a new political alliance.