Shams Center: November Elections Key to Palestinian Legitimacy
The Shams Center emphasized that the Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for November 28 represent an opportunity to rebuild constitutional institutions and renew political representation, provided that they are accompanied by the protection of public freedoms, the integrity of the process, and broad participation that includes Jerusalem and Gaza. It also highlighted that the absence of an elected legislative council for years has weakened oversight and accountability tools. The success of the elections depends on enabling institutions to exercise their powers effectively, including respecting the results of the vote. The center called for guaranteeing free participation for women, youth, and persons with disabilities, and for providing a transparent electoral environment that avoids illegitimate funding. It stressed the necessity of institutional neutrality and preventing political or financial interference to ensure a transparent and inclusive process that covers all Palestinian areas. The center clarified that the success of this democratic process is measured by Palestinians' ability to exercise their rights freely and by respecting the election results, not solely by the act of voting itself.
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