Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have updated the electoral register in preparation for a decision that may be issued to call for legislative and presidential elections, in the event that the efforts for reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas succeed.
It is no longer a secret that Hamas, which came to power by way of elections that were held during the same period in 2006, fears that the upcoming elections will put an end to its existence on the Palestinian political landscape. This explains the movement’s state of alert. Hamas has been intensifying its efforts to demonstrate that its term in office over the past few years has been successful, in spite of all obstacles and hurdles. The pertinent question, however, is: Will the Palestinian movement succeed in its quest?