Hamas and Islamic Jihad Eye Alliance with Rival Dahlan Against Abbas

By חדשות סרוגים

What happened

Hamas and Islamic Jihad are considering supporting a list led by rival Mohammed Dahlan to challenge Mahmoud Abbas in upcoming Palestinian legislative elections. The groups are discussing external support rather than a full list merger, aiming to consolidate opposition to Abbas's leadership.

• 01Hamas and Islamic Jihad may back Mohammed Dahlan's list against Mahmoud Abbas.
• 02The goal is to reduce Abbas's influence before Palestinian legislative elections.
• 03The potential alliance focuses on external support, not a full list merger.
• 04Dahlan, a former Fatah leader, has recently moved closer to Hamas.
• 05The Palestinian legislative elections are scheduled for November 28.
• 06The certainty of the elections proceeding remains in doubt.

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Hamas and Islamic Jihad Eye Alliance with Rival Dahlan Against Abbas

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