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وكالة صدى نيوز
Source: وكالة صدى نيوز
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The article discusses the importance of the upcoming Palestinian elections in reshaping the Palestinian political system, focusing on the challenges related to legitimacy and national representation. It clarifies that elections are not merely a democratic obligation but a crucial moment for re-establishing political legitimacy and rebuilding national institutions, especially given the declining role of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the shrinking of its authority and influence. The piece also highlights internal disagreements within Fatah, competition from Hamas, and the influence of societal forces and economic elites on the electoral process, emphasizing the confusion between reactivating existing institutions and redefining the supreme national reference. It stresses the necessity of involving all Palestinian factions and groups to ensure their legitimacy and positive outcomes. Furthermore, the article points out that the fate of the elections is closely linked to the issue of Jerusalem and the Palestinian National Council, suggesting that organizing elections without comprehensive national consensus may merely reproduce the representation crisis and threaten national unity. Ultimately, it frames the elections as an opportunity to revitalize institutions or as a gateway to re-engineering the political system based on new arrangements.
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