1.  a) Hamas is the ruling party of the Palestinian Authority's government.  They hold the majority of seats in the Parliament as well as the office of Prime Minister.  What is the name of the Prime Minister? 
b) Fatah is now the minority party.  They hold the office of President.  What is the name of the President of the Palestinian Authority?

2.  Fatah and Hamas have recently agreed to work out their differences to end fighting between their two groups.  List the items to which they have agreed.

3.  How did Prime Minister Haniyeh react to President Abbas' call for an early re-election?

4.  a) Why is it risky for President Abbas to call for an early election?
b) Do you think his motives for calling for an early election are sincere?  Explain your answer.

5.  Why are members of Hamas and Fatah, all Palestinians, attacking and killing one another?

6.  How do the Palestinian people view the fighting between the two groups, according to the article?

7.  What do you think can/should be done to end the coflict among Palestinians, and then the conflict between the Palestinian and Jewish people?