Palestinian elections

Can Abbas survive summer of Palestinian discontent?

Following killing of a political dissident, the Palestinian president’s hold on power continues to weaken, while support for Hamas is growing.

Week in Review | Israel | Jun 25, 2021

Mourners carry the body of human rights activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority Nizar Banat, who died shortly after being arrested the day before, during his funeral in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on June 25, 2021. The death of Banat sparked outrage in the occupied West Bank.

Palestinian leadership looks to engage Israel, US as Hamas’ popularity climbs

Amid an uptick in popular support for Hamas following recent confrontations in East Jerusalem and the Israel-Hamas war, Fatah and the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah are looking for ways to stay relevant.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Jun 21, 2021

Yahya Sinwar (C), Hamas' political chief in Gaza, attends a rally organized by the representatives of prominent families (mokhtar) in support of "the Palestinian resistance" in Gaza City, on June 20, 2021.

Hamas leader says Marwan Barghouti a priority for next prisoner swap with Israel

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh promises the wife of prominent Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti that her husband will be a priority for the next swap deal with Israel.

Rasha Abou Jalal | Palestine | Jun 20, 2021

Palestinian factions mull next steps after Abbas calls off elections

Various Palestinian factions, including Hamas, have rejected President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the legislative elections and his call to form a unity government.

Adnan Abu Amer | Palestine | May 7, 2021

Israeli-Palestinian battle seethes in Jerusalem

Jerusalem has returned to the center of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with riots in the contested city.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | May 6, 2021

Palestinian president decides — on his own — to postpone elections

The rationale was that Israel refused to allow residents of East Jerusalem to participate.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Apr 30, 2021

Hamas braces for delay of Palestinian elections

Hamas is considering its next moves ahead of the expected announcement of the postponement of the Palestinian legislative elections.

Adnan Abu Amer | Palestine | Apr 29, 2021

Employees of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission display electoral lists ahead of the upcoming general elections, at the commission's district offices, Hebron, West Bank, April 6, 2021.

The Takeaway: Does Hamas win if Abbas delays Palestinian elections?

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Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Israel | Apr 28, 2021

Staff of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission display electoral lists ahead of the upcoming general elections, at the commission's local offices in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on April 6, 2021.

The high cost of delaying Palestinian elections

Whether to postpone the Palestinian elections will be decided on April 29. What are the scenarios and possible repercussions of such a decision on the Palestinian scene?

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Apr 28, 2021

The high cost of delaying Palestinian elections

A tale of two elections: Netanyahu, Abbas face the abyss

The Israeli prime minister and Palestinian president are both losing control of their traditional coalitions.

Week in Review | Israel | Apr 22, 2021

Netanyahu and Gantz at Knesset swearing-in

Palestinian candidates attacked, threatened ahead of elections

Candidates for the Palestinian legislative elections are facing attacks on their properties and threats in an attempt to prevent them from running in the elections.

Ahmad Melhem | Palestine | Apr 22, 2021

Facebook takes down hacker network linked to Palestinian intelligence

Facebook said another network created a fake Palestinian election website in order to steal people's information.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Apr 22, 2021

Palestinian youths check their Facebook accounts at an internet cafe, Ramallah, West Bank, Jan. 6, 2012.

Abbas faces tough decision on Palestinian elections

The pressure is intensifying for President Mahmoud Abbas to postpone the elections, which are becoming a dangerous game for the Israelis and other concerned parties.

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Apr 20, 2021

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the United Nations Security Council, New York, Feb. 11, 2020.

Palestinian women still underrepresented on electoral lists

Although the Palestinian electoral law has been amended to raise the quota for women's participation in the Palestinian elections from 20% to 26%, Palestinian women continue to be unfairly represented on electoral lists.

Aziza Nofal | Palestine | Apr 20, 2021

Hamas welcomes Abbas’ rivals in Gaza Strip

As the Palestinian elections near, dismissed Fatah leader Nasser al-Qudwa arrived in the Gaza Strip in a rare visit after obtaining the approval of Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, as President Mahmoud Abbas’ rivals step up their moves to build counterelectoral lists.

Ahmad Abu Amer | Palestine | Apr 16, 2021

Palestinian elections

Can Abbas survive summer of Palestinian discontent?

Following killing of a political dissident, the Palestinian president’s hold on power continues to weaken, while support for Hamas is growing.

Palestinian leadership looks to engage Israel, US as Hamas’ popularity climbs

Hamas leader says Marwan Barghouti a priority for next prisoner swap with Israel

Palestinian factions mull next steps after Abbas calls off elections

Israeli-Palestinian battle seethes in Jerusalem

Palestinian president decides — on his own — to postpone elections

Hamas braces for delay of Palestinian elections

The Takeaway: Does Hamas win if Abbas delays Palestinian elections?

The high cost of delaying Palestinian elections

A tale of two elections: Netanyahu, Abbas face the abyss

Palestinian candidates attacked, threatened ahead of elections

Facebook takes down hacker network linked to Palestinian intelligence

Abbas faces tough decision on Palestinian elections

Palestinian women still underrepresented on electoral lists

Hamas welcomes Abbas’ rivals in Gaza Strip

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