News for PA Elections Official: Abbas postpones PA electionsPA chairman officially announces that the PA elections will be postponed, cites Israel refusal to permit Jerusalem Arabs to vote. PA official: Jerusalem is an essential part of our faithDeputy Fatah leader: Holding elections in Jerusalem is a "political and sovereign issue not a technical or procedural issue". PA: Israel is guilty of thwarting electionsAbbas spokesman calls on the international community to pressure Israel to allow PA elections to be held in eastern Jerusalem as well. Hamas: We will not be part of a decision to postpone electionsHamas makes clear it is against any postponement of the PA legislative elections that are scheduled to take place next month. PA leadership to discuss postponement of electionsThe PA has threatened to cancel the May elections if Israel does not permit Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem to vote. Why the PA now wants to postpone Palestinian electionsNew obstacles have emerged that could again delay or even cancel the planned PA elections. Abbas: There will be no elections without eastern JerusalemPA chairman clarifies the PA is adamant on having Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem vote in next month's elections. UN demands Israel permit PA election to take place in JerusalemUN calls on Israel to permit all eligible Palestinian Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem to vote in next month's elections. Hamas official warns against postponing electionsSenior Hamas official: Any change to timetable for the elections will deal a heavy blow to reconciliation efforts. PA official: 90% chance elections are cancelledThe PA has hinted at the possibility that the elections will be postponed if Israel does not allow them to be held in eastern Jerusalem. Abbas aide: Postponing the elections is on the tablePA chairman's aide Nabil Shaath says elections could be postponed if Israel refuses to let them take place in eastern Jerusalem. Hamas demands elections in JerusalemDeputy Hamas leader says Palestinian people have a right to hold parliamentary elections in eastern Jerusalem. EU: Israel must not obstruct PA electionsEU representative to the PA says EU is in contact with Israel to allow for PA elections to be held "without obstacles". PA demands elections in eastern JerusalemPA "foreign minister" calls on international community to pressure Israel to allow PA elections to be held in eastern Jerusalem.PA approves 36 candidate lists for electionsPA election officials announce that 36 candidate lists had been approved to run in legislative elections set for next month. 'Palestinian elections are ultimately a matter for the Palestinian people'State Department spokesman responds to presence of convicted terrorists in Fatah election slate. PA to EU: Pressure Israel to permit elections in JerusalemPA cabinet leader to EU diplomats: Arabs in Jerusalem must participate in the elections, whether by voting or as candidates. Archterrorist Barghouti officially submits bid to challenge AbbasMarwan Barghouti, who is serving several life sentences in Israel, to run in PA election on independent list. Archterrorist Barghouti to challenge Abbas in PA electionMarwan Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences in Israel, to submit independent list for upcoming PA parliamentary election. Hamas claims Israel intervening in PA electionsSenior Hamas official claims Israel arrested senior members of the group in Judea and Samaria and threatened them. Archterrorist won't run separately in upcoming PA electionSenior Fatah official says prisoner Marwan Barghouti has accepted the Fatah movement's strategic concept, and will not run independently.Could Hamas and Fatah run in one slate in the elections?Hamas and Fatah leaders support joint slate that will run in the upcoming general elections to the Palestinian parliament. Hamas releases 45 prisoners ahead of PA electionsHamas says prisoner release is "a goodwill gesture" ahead of PA general elections. Hamas won't nominate candidate for PA electionsIn a likely boon for Abbas, Hamas has decided it will not be nominating a candidate for the PA “presidential elections”. EU warns Abbas against cancelling electionsEuropean officials reportedly warned PA chairman that cancelling the May elections could affect European aid for the PA. Hamas seeks Turkish supervision of PA electionHamas leader calls on President Erdogan to pressure Israel to allow elections to PA parliament to take place in eastern Jerusalem. Islamic Jihad to boycott PA electionsIslamic Jihad has boycotted all previous Palestinian presidential and parliamentary elections. PA organizations agree on general electionsRepresentatives of PA organizations meet in Cairo, agree to hold general elections that will also be held in eastern Jerusalem. PA: Residents of Jerusalem are entitled to vote and be electedPA Central Election Commission says "Palestinians" of Jerusalem have the right to vote and stand as candidates in the general election.Hamas and Fatah to discuss joint election runRepresentatives of PA organizations will meet in Cairo early in an effort to reach an understanding on holding general elections. Archterrorist Barghouti to run for PA leadershipSenior Fatah official confirms that terrorist prisoner Marwan Barghouti is determined to run in PA election and replace Abbas. Abbas archrival denied opportunity to run with FatahFatah movement turns down proposal made by Mohammed Dahlan to run on a joint list in the upcoming elections.PA invites European officials to serve as observers in electionsPA extends official invitations to the European Parliament and EU to serve as observers in upcoming general elections.PA pressuring: Allow elections in JerusalemPA cabinet leader asks international community to pressure Israel to allow PA parliament elections in eastern Jerusalem as well.PA cabinet leader: Abbas will be our candidate in the electionsMohammad Shtayyeh confirms that PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas will be Fatah’s candidate in the elections expected to be held in July.PA demands that elections be held in eastern JerusalemPalestinian Authority asks the European Union to help it ensure the participation of eastern Jerusalem residents in parliamentary elections.Report: Hamas won't nominate candidate for PA leadershipHamas does not intend to nominate a candidate for PA leadership election but could support an independent candidate.Abbas issues decree for PA electionsPA chairman orders legislative elections for May 22, followed by a “presidential” election on July 31. PA official: Elections could take place in MayMember of Fatah central committee says Abbas will meet with members of Elections Commission to set dates for elections.PA continues to threaten IsraelPLO not ruling out turning Palestinian National Council into the "State of Palestine" if Israel prevents elections in eastern Jerusalem. Abbas reiterates: No elections without eastern JerusalemPA chairman responds to reports that Israel will ignore his request to permit elections in eastern Jerusalem. Israel decides to ignore PA demand for elections in eastern JerusalemReport: PA elections will likely be canceled due to Israel's decision to ignore demand that they be allowed in eastern Jerusalem.Abbas spokesman: The pressure on Israel will continuePA chairman's spokesman says efforts with international parties are continuing to pressure Israel to allow PA elections in Jerusalem.Hamas: Abbas should issue elections decree soonHamas leader says PA chairman should issue decree for holding elections and thus force Israel to permit them in eastern Jerusalem.Abbas: Elections in eastern Jerusalem - or no elections at allPA chairman says issuing a presidential decree for holding elections is dependent on whether they could be held also in eastern Jerusalem. Abbas urges EU to pressure Israel on PA electionsPA chairman says that the PA has urged the EU to pressure Israel to allow Palestinian elections to be held in eastern Jerusalem. PA awaiting Israel's answer on elections in eastern JerusalemPA cabinet leader: We won't agree for eastern Jerusalem not to be included in elections. Fatah VP meets UN envoy to discuss PA electionsFatah's Mahmoud al-Aloul discusses with Nickolay Mladenov the PA's demand that elections be held also in eastern Jerusalem.PA demands: Hold elections in eastern Jerusalem as wellPA cabinet leader calls on international community to pressure Israel to allow PA elections to be held in eastern Jerusalem.Abbas: We'll cancel agreements if Israel annexes Jordan ValleyPA chairman says elections will be held in PA, but only if Israel allows eastern Jerusalem Arabs to vote. Hamas sends 'positive' response on PA electionsHamas leader gives "positive response" on willingness to cooperate in holding general elections in Judea and Samaria, Jerusalem and Gaza.Fatah: Abbas is our 'sole candidate' in electionsFatah confirms 84-year-old PA chairman will be its candidate in the elections.Fatah refuses Hamas request to meet before elections announcedPA chairman's faction refuses request to hold meeting between political parties before Abbas announces general elections.Hamas reaches agreement with Abbas on electionsHamas leader says agreement reached with PA chairman on holding the parliamentary and presidential elections. Hamas leader: We're ready for electionsIsmail Haniyeh says Hamas is ready for general elections and will respect the results. Fatah leads in municipal electionsElections not held in Gaza due to ongoing feud between Fatah and Hamas. PA leader issues warning to HamasPA leader Rami Hamdallah urges Hamas to agree to hold local elections in Gaza or they will be excluded. |
