Challenges in Jerusalem, Gaza threaten Palestinian legislative elections
The Palestinian Authority must be able to hold elections in East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip for the polls to be legitimate.
RAMALLAH, WEST BANK — The Ramallah-based Palestinian Central Elections Commission (CEC) is arranging a visit by its delegation to the Gaza Strip to meet with the Palestinian factions there, mainly the Hamas movement, to discuss participation in the upcoming Palestinian legislative elections.
CEC director Hisham Kahil told Al-Monitor that no date has been set yet, pending the return of Hamas leaders from their overseas tour and obtaining the necessary permits from the Israeli authorities.
