The Palestinian Authority after the Cancellation of Elections
The Palestinian Authority after the Cancellation of Elections

Author(s): Michał Wojnarowicz
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Electoral systems, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Palestinian authority; elections; cancellation; Mahmoud Abbas; Hamas; Israel;
Summary/Abstract: The cancellation of the 22 May parliamentary elections in the Palestinian Authority (PA) by President Mahmoud Abbas deepens the Palestinian political crisis and contributed to the escalation between Hamas and Israel. The decision is a result of internal disputes in the PA leadership and insufficient external support, primarily from the U.S. The lack of elections will preserve the current political turmoil in the PA and weaken Palestinian relations with Israel.

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