Palestinian Elections

Beneath the surface: What Palestinians think about themselves and their future - opinion

There is often a considerable gap between how Palestinians speak politically and how they live their lives.

Displaced Palestinians walk past tents and destroyed buildings near the beachfront in Gaza City in August.
A PALESTINIAN man votes during the municipal council election, in Birzeit near Ramallah, in the West Bank, on April 25, 2026.

Elections delayed: A generation of Palestinians is being denied its right to choose - opinion

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with Russian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

Palestinians deserve accountable leadership, not further delays to democracy - editorial

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative

Palestinian Authority President Abbas postpones November legislative elections until late 2027


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.

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

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.

Hamas terrorists stand guard near a stage before releasing Israeli hostage Agam Berger to a Red Cross team in Jabalia on January 30, 2025, as part of their third hostage-prisoner exchange; illustrative

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

PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah (L) and Hamas politburo member Khalil al-Hayya.

The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion

A reformed PA is not a perfect solution, but it is the most viable option for replacing Hamas as Gaza’s governing authority.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves as he arrives for the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah on November 27, 2025.

Ahmad Slim’s death demands justice, transparency in Gaza - opinion

Every unnecessary death weakens those of us trying to convince Palestinians that another path remains possible.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza City, July 8, 2026.

Palestinian Authority prepares for first election in two decades, as Abbas preps final date

Sinijlawi described the vote as an opportunity for new political leadership to emerge “after years of political stagnation.” 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas leads the newly elected Fatah Central Committee meeting in Ramallah in the West Bank, June 3, 2026.

How to influence the Israeli and Palestinian elections for peace - opinion

Israelis and Palestinians will soon be voting almost at the very same time. They should not vote in darkness.

Palestinian and Israeli flags overlook Dome of Rock and Western Wall; Illustrative.

Donald Trump is the best chance Israelis, Palestinians have for peace since 1993 - opinion

Israel will only have real security when the Palestinians have real freedom, and the Palestinians will only have real freedom when Israel has real security.

US President Donald Trump gives a press conference in the White House, April 6, 2026.

The Palestinian partner: Could this new political party's vision be a path to peace? - opinion

The path to peace must be based on the belief that on the land between the river and the sea there are two peoples who are deeply connected to the same land.

The flags of Israel and Palestine are seen on a map of the Middle East (illustrative)

Palestinian Authority arrests activists for demanding reforms, elections

PA security officers arrested two prominent activists, Omar Assaf and Bashar al-Takrouri, and confiscated the mobile phone of another activist, Jamileh Abed.

 Members of the Palestinian security forces clash with demonstrators during a protest organised by Hizb-ut Tahrir against what organisers say are political arrests by the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank city of Hebron February 25, 2017.