Despite international support, obstacles threaten Palestinian elections - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Ahmad Melhem

Ahmad Melhem

Feb 26, 2021

Palestinian members of Central Elections Commission register voters for the upcoming elections, on Feb. 10, 2021 in Gaza City. The rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas said they had agreed on "mechanisms" for forthcoming elections and to respect their outcome, after years of bitter divisions. The parliamentary and presidential polls are set for May 22 and July 31, respectively. — MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images

What's delaying Palestinian elections?

Ahmad Melhem

In Ramallah, reporting on politics

Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah (4th L) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (3rd L) pose for a group photo with Palestinian ministers during a swearing-in ceremony of the unity government, in the West Bank city of Ramallah June 2, 2014. Abbas swore in a unity government on Monday after overcoming a last-minute dispute with the Hamas Islamist group. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman (WEST BANK - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR3RT7N

Palestinian elections on hold until further notice

Ahmad Melhem

In Ramallah, reporting on politics

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

How will Hamas participate in upcoming elections?

Adnan Abu Amer

Palestinian West Bank Fatah leader Marwan Barghuti flanked by Israeli guards walks into a Tel Aviv court 20 May 2004.

Jailed Palestinian leader's alliance could deal Fatah blow at ballot boxes

Ahmad Melhem

In Ramallah, reporting on politics