Palestinian Elections
Mahmoud Abbas's election promise won't bring democracy to Palestinians - opinion
It would be naïve to assume that Mahmoud Abbas’ announcement of elections is a sign of democratization
The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion
Ahmad Slim’s death demands justice, transparency in Gaza - opinion
Palestinian Authority prepares for first election in two decades, as Abbas preps final date
Letters to the Editor May 2, 2021: Monstrous Meron misfortune
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Abbas: Palestinian elections postponed after Israel blocks Jerusalem vote
“There will be no elections without Jerusalem,” Abbas said in opening remarks during a meeting of leaders of several Palestinian factions in Ramallah.
My Word: A hit-and-miss season
Salt & Vinegar-flavored crisps should have been a major story this season. But the news has been dominated by rockets, violence and politics.
Israel is not prepared for the Palestinian elections - editorial
The truth is that the blame lies with the PA and Hamas. The problem for Israel is it allowed the slouching toward elections to occur without bothering to consider the various train-wreck outcomes.
Before crucial meeting, Abbas urges EU to press Israel on Jerusalem vote
Abbas is reportedly planning to announce his plans to postpone the elections indefinitely because of Israel's failure to respond to a PA request to hold the vote in Jerusalem.
Letters to the Editor April 28, 2021: A note on the vote
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Nixing elections will harm Abbas, reignite Fatah-Hamas dispute - analysis
Many Palestinians are convinced that the deep crisis in Fatah is the main reason behind Abbas’s fear of holding the elections.
PA President Mahmoud Abbas: No Palestinian elections without Jerusalem
He praised the residents of east Jerusalem for their “steadfastness in the face of Israeli schemes aiming to control the holy city.”
Jerusalem escalation could be how Israel's next war starts - analysis
It is important to understand that this timeline is similar to how tensions grew in 2014 and other cycles that led to tensions in Gaza and Jerusalem.
Palestinians reject European offer to hold Jerusalem election online
The PA has said they may delay or cancel the May 22 election, as Israel has yet to respond to its demand to hold the vote in Jerusalem.
