Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28
Summary
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced that legislative elections will be held on November 28 in all Palestinian Territories for the first time in 20 years. The vote faces challenges such as needing Israel’s approval for voting in East Jerusalem and the difficult situation in Gaza caused by recent conflict.Key Facts
- The elections will be held on November 28 in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
- These will be the first Palestinian legislative elections since 2006.
- The 2006 elections ended with Hamas winning and later taking control of Gaza in 2007.
- Israel must allow voting in East Jerusalem for the elections to proceed there.
- Gaza’s infrastructure is severely damaged from recent conflict, making it hard to hold elections.
- The population records in Gaza are outdated due to ongoing war and displacement.
- Abbas has been president since 2005 and has ruled by decree for over 15 years.
- International countries like France and Saudi Arabia have encouraged the Palestinian Authority to hold elections and reform.
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