Israel Blocks Palestinian Election Preparations in Gaza and Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Israel has reportedly refused to allow the Palestinian Central Elections Committee access to Gaza and East Jerusalem for election preparations. This decision obstructs the committee's work in key areas for the legislative elections planned for November 28, 2026. Despite the obstacles, the committee is continuing its preparations according to the schedule set by President Mahmoud Abbas.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel has denied the Palestinian Central Elections Committee access to Gaza and East Jerusalem.
- The blocked access threatens preparations for Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026.
- The Palestinian Central Elections Committee is continuing its preparations despite Israeli restrictions.
- President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree in July setting the election date.
- Voters in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza are expected to participate in the elections.
A Palestinian official source stated that the Israeli government has refused to allow the Central Elections Committee to enter the Gaza Strip and Jerusalem to oversee preparations for the Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for November 28. The source explained that this Israeli refusal hinders the committee's work in two areas whose voters are meant to participate in the elections. The committee, however, continues its preparations according to the announced timeline. In recent weeks, the committee had intensified its activities in Gaza, including meetings with Palestinian institutions and factions, and site visits for proposed polling stations. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree in July setting November 28, 2026, as the date for the legislative elections, with participation from voters in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.
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