Palestinian Elections
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
Palestinian Authority deputy chairman pushes off legislative election by several months - report
Palestinian election candidate warns West Bank could ‘explode’ unless Israel releases tax funds
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.
The Barghouti ‘myth’: Why Palestinians still want a leader they barely know - interview
Asked how it was possible that a man with limited communication to the Palestinian people could enjoy such popularity, Milshtein explained that it was his absence that allowed his popularity to grow.
The world is watching Israel’s election while ignoring the Palestinian one - opinion
Global media is closely scrutinizing Israel's election while overlooking Palestinian elections that could empower Hamas or Marwan Barghouti and reshape the region.
Marvel actors join campaign calling for release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti
Barghouti is a former leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, a terrorist organization that carried out many suicide bombings and shooting attacks during the Second Intifada.
Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections, to prioritize status quo at al-Aqsa Mosque
Elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council are set to go ahead on November 28, the first in 20 years after Hamas won in January 2006. Hamas won 74 of the seats, with Fatah following behind.
