The Palestinian Authority has entered a difficult period of austerity following punitive Israeli Occupation policies, coinciding with Tel Aviv’s ongoing devastating war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.

The Israeli Occupation has supporters from within the very people it targets; they spread its propaganda, make up excuses to justify the killing of their fellow citizens and the bombing of hospitals, schools, and shelters; they are the PA and Fatah.

While the Arab world faces numerous crises, Iraq—the summit's host—is grappling with its own internal challenges, prompting criticism over the government's large and, to some, wasteful financial allocations for hosting Arab leaders.

The Palestinian Authority, under Mahmoud Abbas, has worsened the suffering of freed detainees by obstructing vital documentation and support, leaving them facing uncertainty, restrictions, and ongoing hardship in exile.

The U.S. funding freeze weakens PA security forces and reinforces "Israel’s" control.