Palestinian Elections
Marvel actors join campaign calling for release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti
Barghouti is a former leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, a terrorist organization that carried out many suicide bombings and shooting attacks during the Second Intifada.
Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections, to prioritize status quo at al-Aqsa Mosque
Mahmoud Abbas's election promise won't bring democracy to Palestinians - opinion
The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion
Jerusalem Day: A unified capital remains divided - editorial
The lack of clarity over the status of the Palestinians living in Jerusalem and the lack of a vision making Jerusalem a truly undivided city remains elusive.
Letters to the Editor May 5, 2021: More on Meron
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Letters to the Editor May 2, 2021: Monstrous Meron misfortune
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Abbas: Palestinian elections postponed after Israel blocks Jerusalem vote
“There will be no elections without Jerusalem,” Abbas said in opening remarks during a meeting of leaders of several Palestinian factions in Ramallah.
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.”