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شبكة قدس الإخبارية
Palestinian factions oppose diaspora exclusion
The Union of Palestinian Communities and Institutions in Europe and the Palestinian Union in Latin America ("OPAL") accused the Palestinian authorities of attempting to reshape the Palestinian National Council through methods based on appointments or electoral councils that lack a unified basis or comprehensive national consensus. Both parties emphasized that Palestinians at home and in the diaspora have the right to choose their representatives and participate in building their institutions. They reaffirmed that free and fair elections are the democratic means to renew the National Council and ensure fair and inclusive representation for everyone, including communities abroad, women, youth, and political forces. The statement warned that rebuilding the council is taking place amid difficult circumstances, including displacement projects, escalation of settlement activities, and schemes of Judaization. They considered that renewing national representation is part of the Palestinian people's capacity to confront these challenges. The unions called for establishing clear and unified rules to ensure pluralism and transparency, emphasizing that elections should be the standard practice. Any alternative approach must be based on broad national consensus, rejecting appointments or any non-transparent procedures that threaten legitimacy and democratic representation. They also urged for the creation of a preparatory national framework involving all factions and institutions to guarantee fair and transparent representation. It is also emphasized that diaspora communities should have an active role in shaping the mechanisms of representation. They called for a national dialogue to reshape the council in a democratic and inclusive manner that strengthens national unity.
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