Palestinian elections are attempt to settle political landscape
In-depth: Internal warring may spell the end of President Mahmoud Abbas s long career as his Fatah party rows over potential successors Barghouti and Dahlan, even as its popularity erodes due to perceived corruption
Mohammad al-Kassim/The Media Line |
Published: 02.20.21 , 18:49
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced general elections last January after years of political paralysis. The call to elections comes as attempts to organize the chaotic Palestinian political landscape is underway.
Fourteen rival Palestinian factions agreed in Cairo last week on steps to advance the elections process. In the wake of the agreement, small steps appear to have been made in bridging the deep divide between the two largest Palestinian factions, Fatah and Hamas.
Palestinian Elections Are Attempt to Settle Political Landscape themedialine.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from themedialine.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.