Election Law Changes and Seat Allocation
The Palestinian Central Election Commission announced that it has received a presidential decree including a minimum of seven seats allocated for Christians in the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council, which will consist of 132 members. This move is part of its efforts to implement a sectarian representation system during the elections scheduled for November 28, 2026. The commission has also completed amendments to the election law to ensure women's representation is not less than 33%, lowered the candidacy age to 23, and updated the mechanisms for announcing results, while organizing processes for candidacy and electoral participation, including Gaza Strip and Jerusalem. These changes come as part of the final preparations for the elections, with voter registration beginning on August 15 to ensure the voting process is completed according to the specified legal schedule.
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