Palestinian Elections
Palestinian Authority prepares for first election in two decades, as Abbas preps final date
Sinijlawi described the vote as an opportunity for new political leadership to emerge “after years of political stagnation.”
How to influence the Israeli and Palestinian elections for peace - opinion
Donald Trump is the best chance Israelis, Palestinians have for peace since 1993 - opinion
The Palestinian partner: Could this new political party's vision be a path to peace? - opinion
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.
Gunmen attack home of Palestinian candidate in Hebron
No one was injured in the incident, which is seen as a sign of mounting tensions among members of the ruling Fatah faction ahead of the election.
