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Hussein Al-Sheikh on legislative elections
Palestinian Deputy President Hussein Sheikh confirmed that the Palestinian leadership is firmly committed to holding legislative elections and announced that there is no retreat from the decision to organize them. He clarified that the elections are contingent upon their not being obstructed by Israel or other parties, noting that Israel has not yet given its approval and that the American administration has not yet clarified its stance. Sheikh emphasized that internal problems within Fatah should not lead to postponement of the elections, and that the movement will participate with a unified list under the name "Fatah Movement." He also explained that Hamas cannot participate in the elections under its name, according to previous agreements, and that the Central Election Commission is the authority responsible for making the final decision regarding their conduct in Gaza and Jerusalem. He added that if the elections in Gaza or Jerusalem fail due to Israel or other reasons, Palestinian legislative elections will be held directly through consensus among the factions for the Palestinian National Council. Sheikh warned of escalating settler attacks in the West Bank, fearing that Israel might attempt to push the Palestinian people into a situation similar to Gaza. He confirmed that the Palestinian Authority is in debt to the tune of $17 billion, with Israel withholding $7 billion of that, reflecting the financial crisis that has impacted essential services. He spoke about maintaining a calm dialogue with the United States and Israel, and expressed readiness for meetings with Egyptian officials and Palestinian factions, as well as the possibility of Palestinian participation in upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings. Sheikh noted that the upcoming Israeli elections will influence Palestinian policy, and strategic decisions will be necessary depending on whether the current Israeli government remains or is replaced. He emphasized that the coming period will face challenges due to the anticipated Israeli elections.
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