Palestinian elections and self-determination
The article discusses the history of the Palestinian struggle for the right to self-determination, highlighting how custodianship, British mandate, and French colonialism deprived Palestinians of this right—particularly after the Balfour Declaration and the partition of Palestine. It emphasizes that the Palestinian people endured and resisted, continuing to reject projects of resettlement and the alternative homeland. The piece underscores that national effort was reflected in building institutions and armed resistance to achieve the goals of return and independence. It reviews various periods, from the major intifadas to the Oslo Accords and the subsequent political failures, noting that Palestinian elections have faced significant obstacles—including the intersection of politics and the failure to genuinely embody the people's right to choose their representatives. The article also points out that calls for elections in 2026 face postponement and obstruction due to factional calculations and political pressures, hampering efforts to restore national unity and Palestinian self-determination.
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