While the old guard had to strike a balance between the different Arab countries that backed the PLO, the new guard will have to find a workable solution with their rivals in Hamas if a viable compromise agreement with Israel is to be found. Opinions vary, with some calling for a tough position towards Hamas and others advocating a softer approach.
从前老一辈领导人需要做的，就是在支持巴解组织的各个阿拉伯国家之间搞好平衡，而如今新领导层的任务则是妥善处理同其对手哈马斯的关系，以便能顺利与以色列达成一个可行的妥协性协议。但法塔赫内部如今也众说纷纭，一些人呼吁对哈马斯保持强硬，而另一些人则呼吁采用温和手段。