Insights from the West Bank: Unveiling the Palestinian yearning and the Israel-Hamas conflict

NPR interviews with Palestinians in the West Bank reveal that Hamas enjoys political support among Palestinians, despite not ruling in the West Bank. The Fatah party, which governs the West Bank, is politically weak and has lost standing due to its cooperation with Israel. It is unlikely that Fatah would take over from Hamas in Gaza. The future governance of Gaza remains uncertain if Hamas is toppled, as Israel's options are limited and controversial.