Hamas and Islamic Jihad Form Alliance Ahead of Palestinian Legislative Elections
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By קובי ברקת
First reported by Ynet · Aug 22, 2026
What happened
Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other Palestinian factions are negotiating a joint alliance for the November 2026 legislative elections, potentially marking Islamic Jihad's first political participation. The alliance aims to challenge Fatah, which refuses to join them, while the election's occurrence remains uncertain. Success for this coalition could integrate armed groups into Palestinian political leadership without ending their military activities.
- 01Hamas and Islamic Jihad are negotiating a joint alliance for the November 28, 2026 Palestinian elections.
- 02The alliance may include Mohammed Dahlan's faction, Popular Front, Democratic Front, and independent candidates.
- 03Islamic Jihad might participate politically for the first time without giving up armed activities.
- 04Fatah refuses to form a joint list with Hamas and remains opposed to the alliance.
- 05The 2026 elections are not guaranteed, following the cancellation of the 2021 vote.
- 06A successful alliance could grant armed groups formal political status within Palestinian leadership.
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