Palestinian elections on hold until further notice
The reconciliation government has yet to hold the presidential and parliamentary elections in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, as Hamas and Fatah accuse each other of stalling this democratic process.
RAMALLAH, West Bank — It has been five months since the formation of the national unity government, which has yet to achieve its most important task: preparing for the presidential and legislative elections.
There are indicators according to which the ballot boxes will remain closed until further notice, as politicians and observers say that no elections will be held anytime soon.
Al-Monitor learned that Azzam al-Ahmad, head of the Fatah reconciliation delegation, will visit the Gaza Strip soon, to meet with Hamas leaders and discuss various issues, including the elections.
Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar told Al-Monitor, “The elections are not on the table now, nor will they be any time soon.”
