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How will Hamas participate in upcoming elections?

After Hamas announced its readiness to participate in Palestinian elections, the leadership is considering the current circumstances and past experiences in order to come up with an effective way to take part in the polls.

Gaza's Hamas Chief Yehya Al-Sinwar talks to media before meeting with Chairman of the Palestinian Central Election Committee Hana Naser, in Gaza City October 28, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem - RC1A280595B0
Gaza's Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar talks with the media before meeting with the chairman of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission, Hanna Nasser, Gaza City, Gaza, Oct. 28, 2019. — REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Hamas’ politburo head Ismail Haniyeh said Oct. 28 that Hamas is ready to participate in the Palestinian elections and respect their results if the conditions of transparency are met and there is respect for the balloting without fear or hesitation. 

Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar announced the party’s readiness to hold elections and its intention to rectify strategic paths in the history of the Palestinian people.

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