Palestinian Elections

Ahmad Slim’s death demands justice, transparency in Gaza - opinion

Every unnecessary death weakens those of us trying to convince Palestinians that another path remains possible.

|BySAMER SINIJLAWI
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza City, July 8, 2026.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas leads the newly elected Fatah Central Committee meeting in Ramallah in the West Bank, June 3, 2026.

Palestinian Authority prepares for first election in two decades, as Abbas preps final date

Sinijlawi described the vote as an opportunity for new political leadership to emerge “after years of political stagnation.” 

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE
Palestinian and Israeli flags overlook Dome of Rock and Western Wall

How to influence the Israeli and Palestinian elections for peace - opinion

Israelis and Palestinians will soon be voting almost at the very same time. They should not vote in darkness.

|ByGERSHON BASKIN
US President Donald Trump gives a press conference in the White House, April 6, 2026.

Donald Trump is the best chance Israelis, Palestinians have for peace since 1993 - opinion

Israel will only have real security when the Palestinians have real freedom, and the Palestinians will only have real freedom when Israel has real security.

|ByGERSHON BASKIN

The Palestinian partner: Could this new political party's vision be a path to peace? - opinion

The path to peace must be based on the belief that on the land between the river and the sea there are two peoples who are deeply connected to the same land.

DECEMBER 24, 2025ByGERSHON BASKIN
Israel and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.

Palestinian Authority arrests activists for demanding reforms, elections

PA security officers arrested two prominent activists, Omar Assaf and Bashar al-Takrouri, and confiscated the mobile phone of another activist, Jamileh Abed.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Members of the Palestinian security forces clash with demonstrators during a protest organised by Hizb-ut Tahrir against what organisers say are political arrests by the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank city of Hebron February 25, 2017.

Palestinians demand elections as discontent with leadership grows

PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Abdel Kareem Salameh: "The people want change. These are the initial signs of a revolt against the Palestinian leadership."

AUGUST 5, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
PALESTINIAN LAWYERS protest against the Palestinian Authority’s rule by decree and demand a return to normal parliamentary lawmaking, in Ramallah last week.

Abbas loyalists lose Bethlehem University election

The election results are regarded as a serious blow to Abbas and the PA and Fatah leadership.

MARCH 24, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Arab students seen on the campus of the Bethlehem University, a Catholic co-educational institution, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Why does Fatah lose at the Palestinian Authority polls? - opinion

Previewing the March 26 Palestinian elections.

MARCH 16, 2022ByEID MUSTAFA, DAVID A. FRANK
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas makes a speech during a Palestinian Central Council meeting in Ramallah, February 6, 2022.

How to work for a two-state solution for Israel, Palestine - opinion

If there is any chance of saving the two-state solution then at least two things need to happen: Elections in Palestine and recognition of the State of Palestine.

MARCH 2, 2022ByGERSHON BASKIN
MARWAN BARGHOUTI is brought into court by police for his judgment hearing in May 2004, at which he was convicted on five counts of murder in terrorist attacks.

On This Day in 2005: Mahmoud Abbas elected Palestinian Authority president

The election marked the beginning of Abbas's four-year term as president, which has lasted 17 years with no other elections having been held.

JANUARY 9, 2022ByAARON REICH
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks with journalists at his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah

Hamas says rejects municipal elections in Gaza

Hamas and other Palestinian groups have criticized the Palestinian Authority for splitting the municipal elections into two phases.

JANUARY 3, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
MEMBERS OF the Hamas Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades take part in a military event in Gaza City last week.

Hamas: Despite boycott, our supporters ran in municipal elections

The ruling Fatah faction declared victory in the Palestinian municipal elections in the West Bank, while Hamas said that some of its supporters gained significant achievements.

DECEMBER 12, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
A Palestinian casts his ballot to vote in the municipal elections, near Jenin in the West Bank, December 11, 2021

Palestinian factions oppose PA plan to hold municipal elections

The PA government said that the first phase of the elections, the first since 2017, will be held on December 11.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas