Palestinian Elections Expected to Be Postponed Amid Political Maneuvering
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to announce a postponement of the November 28 legislative elections. The move follows reports of a potential rival list formed by Hamas and Mohammed Dahlan's faction, and claims by the PFLP of an agreement with Fatah and Hamas to delay elections by a year. Efforts are underway by Palestinian politician Samir Sinjilawi and the European Union to preserve the original election date.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to postpone legislative elections scheduled for November 28.
- Hamas and Mohammed Dahlan's faction are reportedly forming a rival list to challenge Abbas's Fatah party.
- The PFLP claims an agreement with Fatah and Hamas to delay elections by one year for political reorganization.
- The Palestinian Authority reportedly asked Israel to allow elections in East Jerusalem and Gaza, potentially shifting blame for a delay.
- Palestinian politician Samir Sinjilawi is working with the EU to preserve the November 28 election date.
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is reportedly planning to announce a postponement of the upcoming legislative elections, originally scheduled for November 28. Sources indicate Abbas intends to make the announcement before candidate lists close on Sunday. The move comes amid reports that Hamas and a faction led by Mohammed Dahlan are preparing to form a joint list to challenge Abbas's Fatah party. This potential rival list, composed of individuals not officially affiliated with Hamas, could pose a significant challenge to Fatah.
Adding to the complexity, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has claimed to have reached an agreement with Fatah and Hamas to delay the elections by one year, citing a need to reorganize the political system with broader participation. However, other reports suggest that Islamic Jihad and the PFLP actually support the postponement, while the Palestinian state news agency Wafa reported that the Palestinian Authority had asked Israel to allow elections in East Jerusalem and Gaza. This request is widely seen as an attempt to shift blame for any delay onto Israel.
Palestinian politician Samir Sinjilawi expressed deep concern over the efforts to cancel the elections, stating that his "New Way" movement is urgently working with the European Union to preserve the November 28 date. A letter has been sent to EU foreign ministers urging immediate intervention to maintain the election schedule, and a meeting of EU ambassadors is currently underway in Jerusalem to discuss the situation. There is currently no agreement on a new date for the elections.
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