Palestinian Elections
Palestinians challenge Abbas's decision to postpone election in new court filing
New Path list founder Samer Sinijlawi told the 'Post' that the court challenge was “about defending the right of Palestinians to choose their representatives and hold their leaders accountable."
As airstrikes in Gaza continue, support for 'armed resistance' grows, Hamas popularity drops - poll
Beneath the surface: What Palestinians think about themselves and their future - opinion
Elections delayed: A generation of Palestinians is being denied its right to choose - opinion
My Word: A hit-and-miss season
Salt & Vinegar-flavored crisps should have been a major story this season. But the news has been dominated by rockets, violence and politics.
Israel is not prepared for the Palestinian elections - editorial
The truth is that the blame lies with the PA and Hamas. The problem for Israel is it allowed the slouching toward elections to occur without bothering to consider the various train-wreck outcomes.
Before crucial meeting, Abbas urges EU to press Israel on Jerusalem vote
Abbas is reportedly planning to announce his plans to postpone the elections indefinitely because of Israel's failure to respond to a PA request to hold the vote in Jerusalem.
Letters to the Editor April 28, 2021: A note on the vote
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Nixing elections will harm Abbas, reignite Fatah-Hamas dispute - analysis
Many Palestinians are convinced that the deep crisis in Fatah is the main reason behind Abbas’s fear of holding the elections.
PA President Mahmoud Abbas: No Palestinian elections without Jerusalem
He praised the residents of east Jerusalem for their “steadfastness in the face of Israeli schemes aiming to control the holy city.”
Jerusalem escalation could be how Israel's next war starts - analysis
It is important to understand that this timeline is similar to how tensions grew in 2014 and other cycles that led to tensions in Gaza and Jerusalem.
Palestinians reject European offer to hold Jerusalem election online
The PA has said they may delay or cancel the May 22 election, as Israel has yet to respond to its demand to hold the vote in Jerusalem.
Fatah, Hamas use Jerusalem unrest to deflect attention from own problems
The Palestinian factions are already competing for the title of the best “defenders of Jerusalem and the al-Aqsa Mosque” against alleged Israeli efforts to “Judaize” the city.
Terror candidates must not run in Palestinian elections, US tells UNSC
"Terrorists who deny Israel's right to exist are being allowed to participate in the elections," said UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan.
