Many Palestinians welcomed the announcement of the first national elections in 15 years, but scepticism remained over whether they will bring change - or even happen at all - in the split territory beset by political infighting and distrusts of institutions.
Palestinians will hold their first national elections in 15 years, and while many welcomed the announcement on Friday (January 15) many are also sceptical, they will bring any change – or even happen at all.
President Mahmoud Abbas said the parliamentary and presidential elections would be held later this year in a bid to heal long-standing divisions.
His main rival, the militant Islamist group Hamas that runs the Gaza strip, welcomed the move.
The Palestinians Reuters spoke to were cautiously optimistic.
"We are in need of a democratic framework that can bring radical change whether in the government or the national council that has been in place for years, which needs renewal and young blood, to build a free democratic nation that is built on all the Palestinian territories." ''This is a 100% good decision, merited for over 15 years, if not more, we are supposed to be initiating a state and thus should have democracy, and democracy is elections." The split territory is plagued by political infighting and distrusts of institutions.
The announcement is widely seen as a gesture aimed at pleasing U.S. President-elect Joe Biden.
Palestinians are keen to reset relations after they reached a low under Donald Trump.
It’s not clear whether 85-year-old Abbas who is in poor health is going to run.
A December poll by the Palestinian for Policy and Survey Research found 52% of Palestinians think elections held under present conditions would not be fair and free.
If Hamas won, 76% thought Fatah - the party led by Abbas - would not accept the result.
58% believed Hamas would reject a Fatah victory.
Gaza is a Hamas stronghold, while Abbas's power base is in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
The two groups have failed to achieve lasting reconciliation, and previous election pledges went unfulfilled.
Mohammad Mustafa, a Palestinian business figure, appointed as prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, tasked with rebuilding Gaza after Israeli bombardment. A close ally of Mahmoud Abbas, Mustafa brings expertise in economics and governance. With billions in international aid anticipated, Mustafa faces the challenge of navigating political complexities while fostering unity and reconstruction in Gaza.
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Amidst the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government submitted their resignations to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. This move is widely seen as the initial step towards establishing a new technocratic administration to govern Palestinian territories and oversee Gaza's reconstruction following Israel's campaign against Hamas. It is anticipated that Mahmoud Abbas will appoint Mohammad Mustafa, the chairman of the Palestine Investment Fund, as the next prime minister.
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Israel says aid has begun moving into Gaza more quickly after international pressure to increase access but the scale is disputed by the United Nations and Red Crescent.
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Chaos engulfed campuses across the United States as pro-Palestinian student protests spread to universities across the length and breadth of this country. Sky News
Police detain protestors at the University of Southern California and other US universities amidst chaotic pro-Palestine demonstrations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounces US student protests as 'antisemitic' and 'horrific', urging an end to pro-ceasefire rallies. Meanwhile, students demand universities divest from weapons makers tied to Israel. Stay updated on the latest developments in campus activism and international tensions
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UNRWA’s commissioner general says attacks on the agency’s reputation were intended to strip Palestinians of refugee status, a day after independent report found Israel still hadn’t provided any evidence staff had links to terror groups.
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President Biden signs historic legislation securing billions in US aid for Ukraine and Israel, reaffirming America's commitment to global security. Despite criticisms over human rights abuses in Gaza, Biden emphasizes the 'ironclad' nature of US support for Israel's defense. Stay informed with the latest developments on international affairs.
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President Biden had yet another teleprompter gaffe while speaking at a conference Wednesday ... and it's not the first time the prez fumbled a speech, far from.. TMZ.com
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Russian President Putin suggests "radical Islamists" orchestrated the Moscow attack, implicating Ukraine without naming ISIS, despite its claim. The assault at Crocus City Hall left 139 dead and 182 injured, with four Tajik suspects detained. US and French leaders attribute the attack to ISIS, countering Putin's narrative. The incident highlights geopolitical tensions amidst Russia's conflict with Ukraine.
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Former deputy Conservative Party chair, Lee Anderson, has doubled down on his comment that London Mayor Sadiq Khan was "under the control of Islamists". He said he didn't consider Mr Khan's own faith when criticising him but just thought he was a "useless" mayor that "pandered to this section of people". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former deputy Conservative Party chair, Lee Anderson is asked whether he'll be joining the Reform Party after losing the whip for suggesting London Mayor Sadiq Khan is being controlled by Islamists. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has stopped short of directly saying that the comments made by Lee Anderson were Islamophobic, instead insisting that they were "wrong and unacceptable." Lee Anderson lost the Conservative whip over the weekend after failing to apologise for claiming “Islamists” had “got control” of Sadiq Khan and London. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The drive into the village of Jiljiliya is not what you expect on the West Bank. Imposing mansions line the route, with grand gates and lavish decorations. Sky News
In an unprecedented move, the United States is preparing to enact sanctions against an army unit of its steadfast ally, Israel's Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). As reported by Axios, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is anticipated to declare sanctions targeting the Israel Defense Forces' "Netzah Yehuda" battalion in the near future. Allegations of human rights violations within the Israeli-held West Bank have prompted this action against the Netzah Yehuda battalion.
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