Al-Rjoub opposes timely legislative elections
The article discusses the stance of the Fatah movement and the Palestinian government regarding the legislative elections expected to be held on November 28th. Fatah's Secretary-General, Jibril Rjoub, emphasized that the current circumstances necessitate postponing the legislative elections and proposed instead to begin with presidential elections first. He stressed the importance of national consensus to ensure the success of the electoral process. Rjoub explained that the lack of consensus and the weak formation of electoral lists hinder the organization of the elections. Meanwhile, the head of the Electoral Commission confirmed that preparations are ongoing according to the scheduled timeline, despite political challenges, including legal amendments that increased the number of council members and aimed to improve youth and women’s participation. These developments occur within the context of the Palestinian democratic process's stagnation since 2006, with a reaffirmation that elections remain a strategic option despite the obstacles—especially due to the occupation, which previously prevented holding elections in Jerusalem.
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