Shabak alerts on Hamas activity in West Bank
Israel expects Hamas to strengthen its political presence in the West Bank in preparation for the Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for November 2023. This is being pursued through forming broad alliances with various Palestinian factions and groups to boost its electoral chances and compete with Fatah for leadership of the political scene. Estimates indicate that Hamas aims to establish a large political coalition to increase its influence, exploiting the declining trust in Palestinian leadership and the difficult economic conditions. Israel warns that this development could alter the balance of power within the Palestinian Authority and lead to undesirable outcomes, especially given the recent changes to the Palestinian electoral law that might hinder Hamas's direct participation.
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