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
EU nations at UNSC: Israel must allow east Jerusalem Palestinians vote
Palestinian officials have threatened to delay of cancel the elections, citing Israel’s failure to respond to their request to hold the vote in Jerusalem.
Palestinian elections: Abbas's calculated risk or gamble? - opinion
Abbas wants to stop the erosion. He wants the Palestinians to regain their centrality on the political agenda of Arab states and strengthen the PA's status in the regional and international arena.
Jordan backs Palestinians on Jerusalem elections, two-state solution
“Jerusalem is a red line for Jordan, the king and our people, as it is a red line for the State of Palestine.”
Letters to the Editor April 21, 2021: Mutiny re: the bounty
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Are Jerusalem riots linked to the Palestinian elections? - analysis
This is Fatah's way of winning votes - by presenting itself as being at the forefront of the battle against Israeli measures and policies in the city.
Prisoners to Abbas: Delay elections, nominate Barghouti as VP
Prisoners belonging to Mahmoud Abbas's ruling faction called for him to delay elections to Palestinian parliament.
Marwan Barghouti to run in PA presidential election
Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti will run in the Palestinian Authority presidential election slated for July 31.
Palestinian Election: Nearly a third of party logos erase Israel from map
Among these parties are two of the major front-runners: Hamas and Fatah.
Hamas: IDF crackdown won’t stop us from running in elections
“Hamas is using the arrests to gain more sympathy among the Palestinians.”
Palestinian factions: No elections without Jerusalem
Palestinian civil society activists warned the Palestinian leadership against using the issue of Jerusalem as an excuse to delay or even cancel the elections.
