Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said in an Tuesday interview with the newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat that the situation in PA-controlled territories is very stable, and noted that the PA has nothing to worry about in light of the unrest spreading across the Middle East. He added that the PA is the only entity in the Arab world that allows its people to hold protests.
Addressing upcoming PA municipal elections scheduled for September, Abbas said that they should not be held, considering the rift between Hamas and Fatah, and the disconnect of the Gaza region.
Abbas, whose term as PA president expired in early 2009, announced the municipal elections at a time when he feared anti-government riots.
Addressing upcoming PA municipal elections scheduled for September, Abbas said that they should not be held, considering the rift between Hamas and Fatah, and the disconnect of the Gaza region.
Abbas, whose term as PA president expired in early 2009, announced the municipal elections at a time when he feared anti-government riots.