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شبكة قدس الإخبارية
Protecting Authority by Excluding People
The postponement of Palestinian legislative elections exposes citizens to further deprivation of their right to choose their representatives. The last experiment with such postponement dates back to 2021, when it was delayed under the pretext of protecting the participation of East Jerusalem residents without facing the obstacles posed by occupation. It becomes evident that delaying elections is transforming into a governance method that shifts according to the interests and balances of the ruling authority, with significant political responsibility resting on President Mahmoud Abbas. What is needed now is to set a binding date, ensure guarantees for participation, establish independent oversight, and commit to respecting the election results, rather than merely summoning the people for endorsement. Moreover, extending or postponing elections hinders Palestinian representation and reinforces ongoing partisan control, while Israel benefits from the absence of renewed Palestinian representation. The United States sees that a limited leadership continues to give it greater influence.
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