Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Dahlan Form Joint List for Palestinian Elections
Hamas and its ally, Islamic Jihad, have agreed to form a coalition for the upcoming Palestinian Authority parliamentary elections, joining forces with Mohammed Dahlan, a former senior Fatah official with ties to the UAE. Palestinian officials confirmed the agreement to the Associated Press, with Islamic Jihad deputy secretary-general Mohammed al-Hindi also verifying the pact. Al-Hindi stated that the alliance aims to support a unified national list, potentially comprising independent candidates rather than direct representatives of the organizations. It remains uncertain, however, whether the Palestinian Authority will permit such a list to participate in the elections.
Dahlan, who previously headed Fatah's security services, left Palestinian territories in 2010 following a dispute with Mahmoud Abbas. He has since cultivated strong connections with the UAE. The registration period for candidate lists has commenced, with elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council scheduled for November 28.
The participation of Hamas in the elections is still in question, as new regulations require candidates to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization's political program, which includes acknowledging Israel and supporting a two-state solution.
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