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Palestinian Politician Blames PA Officials for Election Delay, Calls Barghouti Peace Asset
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Palestinian politician Samer Sinijlawi accused Palestinian Authority officials, including PA Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh, of delaying legislative elections to preserve their power. Sinijlawi stated in an i24NEWS interview that Israeli restrictions were merely an excuse for the postponement, which was moved from November 2026 to September 2027. He also called for the release of imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, describing him as a potential asset for peace, though he did not endorse him for president.
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- Samer Sinijlawi accused PA officials of delaying elections to maintain power.
- The Palestinian legislative elections were postponed from November 2026 to September 2027.
- Sinijlawi dismissed Israeli restrictions as an excuse for the election delay.
- He called for the release of imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti.
- Sinijlawi described Barghouti as a potential asset for peace and political horizons.
- 62% of eligible Palestinian voters have never participated in an election, Sinijlawi claimed.
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