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Palestinian elections: Timing and views
A Palestinian presidential decree has been issued calling for a third legislative election since the establishment of the authority, aimed at revitalizing the Palestine Liberation Organization and updating its legitimacy. However, the decision to call for elections came as a surprise and was not made through Palestinian, regional, or international consensus, especially since it contradicts the path of marginalizing the organization since the Oslo Accords. The delay in implementing the elections is due to fears that the results could harm the interests of the authority, particularly given concerns over Hamas's potential victory and tensions with Israel, which will likely attempt to influence the electoral process through arrests and threats. The elections are expected to be held as scheduled in November, but the chances of postponement or altering the results remain, with various Palestinian factions divided over whether to participate in or boycott the elections. These developments occur amidst complicated regional and international circumstances that weaken the prospects of Palestinian unity and the strengthening of the political system.
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