Palestinian election row deepens
The article discusses the escalating debate over the Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026, with differing positions among Palestinian factions regarding whether to postpone them or not. The spokesperson for Fatah, Jumal Nazzal, stated that Hamas and Islamic Jihad secretly requested to delay the elections during recent communications, emphasizing that Fatah insists on holding them on time. Conversely, Hamas publicly rejected postponing the elections, creating internal contradictions and disagreements among the factions. The article also addresses President Mahmoud Abbas being barred from direct participation at the United Nations due to visa restrictions, with the General Assembly adopting a resolution allowing him to communicate via video link. This comes amid criticism from the United States and international organizations regarding Israel's and the Palestinians' positions on educational curricula and political steps. The National Committee affirms that preparations for the elections are ongoing despite these challenges and persistent political disagreements.
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