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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Palestinian Elections May See New Alliances Including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Dahlan Faction

The upcoming Palestinian legislative elections may feature a new unified list including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Mohammed Dahlan's faction, aiming to challenge Fatah's dominance. This potential alliance marks a significant shift for Islamic Jihad, which has historically boycotted such elections.

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Palestinian Elections May See New Alliances Including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Dahlan Faction
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What happened

  1. 01Islamic Jihad may participate in Palestinian legislative elections for the first time.
  2. 02Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Dahlan's Fatah faction may form a unified list.
  3. 03The alliance aims to counter Fatah's dominance in Palestinian politics.
  4. 04The elections are scheduled for November 28, the first since 2006.
  5. 05Questions remain about the final composition and feasibility of the list.
Translated and summarized by baba from Al-Shams, the latest report. Read Al-Shams’s original

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