The Fayyad government was swiftly recognized by the international community. Haniyeh and Hamas have refused to accept the dismissal, and continues to claim it is the legitimate caretaker government of the Palestinian Authority on the basis that the PLC, which continues to be controlled by Hamas, has not approved the new government.
The Fayyad administration received immediate international recognition. However, Haniyeh and Hamas have refused to accept the dismissal and continue to assert that they are the legitimate caretaker government of the Palestinian Authority on the grounds that the PLC, which remains under Hamas control, has not approved the new leadership.