Palestinian Elections
Palestinians challenge Abbas's decision to postpone election in new court filing
New Path list founder Samer Sinijlawi told the 'Post' that the court challenge was “about defending the right of Palestinians to choose their representatives and hold their leaders accountable."
As airstrikes in Gaza continue, support for 'armed resistance' grows, Hamas popularity drops - poll
Beneath the surface: What Palestinians think about themselves and their future - opinion
Elections delayed: A generation of Palestinians is being denied its right to choose - opinion
Palestinians deserve accountable leadership, not further delays to democracy - editorial
Palestinians have gone two decades without national elections. Abbas must deliver genuine political reform while ensuring Hamas cannot use the ballot box to legitimize its terrorist infrastructure.
Palestinian Authority President Abbas postpones November legislative elections until late 2027
Israeli military attacks, settlement expansion, settler violence, restrictions on freedom of movement, and the withholding of Palestinian revenues were cited as reasons for the election postponement.
Palestinian Authority deputy chairman pushes off legislative election by several months - report
The letter claimed that the election could not go ahead on November 28, as originally planned, due to deteriorating conditions throughout the Palestinian territory.
Palestinian election candidate warns West Bank could ‘explode’ unless Israel releases tax funds
Palestinian election candidate Dr. Ahmad Shadid warned that withheld PA tax revenues and rising unemployment could trigger an “explosion in the West Bank” with regional consequences.
Female Gazan PLC candidate to 'Post': I want a say in the decisions shaping my life - interview
In an interview with the Post, Hiyam Taha explained why she is seeking to enter politics and how she hopes to improve the future of the Palestinian people.
Hamas plans to run in Palestinian elections, vows to continue 'resistance,' leader Hayya says
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya says Hamas is dedicated to 'resistance' and is set on running as part of a coalition in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections.
Palestinian elections: Why canceling the vote in November would be a mistake - opinion
None of these concerns should become an excuse to deny Palestinians the right to choose their leadership. Palestinian politics has suffered for years from a deep crisis of legitimacy.
PA elections should be held after Israeli election results, Palestinian think tank says
The Ramallah-based think tank predicted Fatah will not secure a parliamentary majority unless opposition forces remain deeply divided.
Mahmoud Abbas: Do not reverse your most popular decision, extinguish our last bit of hope - opinion
Since the decision to hold elections was announced, nearly two million Palestinians have responded with renewed hope and registered to participate – close to 90 % of eligible voters.
Can Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction handle peace with both Israel and Hamas?
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Politically active Palestinians argue that Palestinians must learn to coexist with people they may profoundly disagree with, and do so peacefully.
