February 24, 2021 at 12:30 pm
On Tuesday, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, announced that it has carried out the first stage of its internal elections, choosing Local Shura Councils in a democratic and fair process. The movement is now choosing members of the General Shura Council which appoints the members and head of the political bureau. The election process took place in a positive, democratic, transparent and fair atmosphere overseen by the Hamas central election commission, as per the movement s internal regulations, said an official statement. Throughout its history, the movement has been holding internal elections to choose its leadership on a regular basis.