Hamas violently overthrows Palestinian Authority in Gaza, leaving divided Palestinian rule: PA in West Bank and Hamas in Gaza. With Hamas no longer an albatross around his neck, PA President Abbas reopens dialogue with Israel; money flows in from the Quartet. He engages in the first steps toward resumption of final status negotiations. Gazans under Hamas remain disconnected from the political process and external aid.
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