PA Seeks Israeli Approval for Election Activities in East Jerusalem, Gaza
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
The Palestinian Authority requested Israeli approval to conduct election activities in East Jerusalem and Gaza for upcoming parliamentary elections. Submitted during the week of remembrance for the October 7th attacks, the PA's timing may be intended to blame Israel if elections are prohibited in East Jerusalem. PA Chairman Abu Mazen reportedly fears a defeat for his Fatah party against a unified list backed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, with Hamas showing high popularity in recent polls.
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- The Palestinian Authority requested Israeli permission for election activities in East Jerusalem and Gaza.
- The PA's request was made during the week of remembrance for the October 7th attacks.
- The timing may be intended to blame Israel for potential election cancellations in East Jerusalem.
- PA Chairman Abu Mazen reportedly fears a defeat for his Fatah party.
- A unified list including Hamas and Islamic Jihad is showing strong poll numbers.
- Hamas is reportedly the most popular organization in the West Bank and Gaza.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has formally requested permission from Israel to allow election committee members to operate in East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip for the upcoming Palestinian parliamentary elections. The request was reportedly submitted during the week of remembrance for the October 7th attacks. Analysts suggest the timing of the request is strategic, aiming to pressure Israel into prohibiting election activities in East Jerusalem, thereby allowing the PA to blame Israel for any cancellation.
PA Chairman Abu Mazen is reportedly seeking to postpone or cancel the elections due to concerns that his Fatah party may suffer a significant defeat. Polls indicate that a unified list, established by Mohammed Dahlan in conjunction with Hamas and Islamic Jihad, is gaining considerable support. The article notes that Hamas enjoys the highest level of popularity in both the West Bank and Gaza, even after extensive conflict, which it frames as a failure for both Israel and the PA.
According to surveys, Hamas is the most supported organization in the West Bank and Gaza. If the elections proceed as scheduled in late November, Hamas could potentially inflict a major defeat on Abu Mazen's Fatah party. The article also references previous reports concerning the armed wing of Fatah and Abu Mazen's declaration of elections after a 20-year hiatus, while retaining an exit strategy.
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