Palestinian Elections

Mahmoud Abbas's election promise won't bring democracy to Palestinians - opinion

It would be naïve to assume that Mahmoud Abbas’ announcement of elections is a sign of democratization

|ByMERIT HABIB MATTA
PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah (L) and Hamas politburo member Khalil al-Hayya.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves as he arrives for the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah on November 27, 2025.

The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion

A reformed PA is not a perfect solution, but it is the most viable option for replacing Hamas as Gaza’s governing authority.

|ByJONAH NAGHI
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza City, July 8, 2026.

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
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

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

Palestinians to hold municipal elections in December

The Palestinian Authority has decided to hold municipal elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in December for the first time since 2017.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
HAMAS SUPPORTERS in Gaza take part in a protest against Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to postpone parliamentary elections, last week.

Mahmoud Abbas: The biggest loser in Israel-Gaza escalation - analysis

Abbas has lost the attention of the Palestinians and many in the international community, who no longer see him as a relevant player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

MAY 14, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets with Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt January 31, 2020

14-Day news roundup: Meron tragedy

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

MAY 12, 2021BySTEVE LINDE
The bodies of the victims of the tragedy at Mount Meron on Lag Ba'omer.

Can Israel calm the storm brewing over Jerusalem? -analysis

This is the time for Israel to be smart, not only right.

MAY 10, 2021ByHERB KEINON
Palestinians protest during an anti-Israel protest over tension in Jerusalem, in Gaza City, April 24, 2021.

Palestinians count down to the end of Abbas's era

PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: The decision to delay Palestinian elections will have far-reaching implications

MAY 6, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
HAMAS SUPPORTERS in Gaza take part in a protest against Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to postpone parliamentary elections, last week.

Palestinian elections and the unknown road ahead - opinion

There are serious reasons behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Most Israelis are blind to the realities of occupation.

MAY 5, 2021ByGERSHON BASKIN
HAMAS SUPPORTERS protest in the southern Gaza Strip last month against Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to postpone the planned parliamentary election.

Jerusalem Day: A unified capital remains divided - editorial

The lack of clarity over the status of the Palestinians living in Jerusalem and the lack of a vision making Jerusalem a truly undivided city remains elusive.

MAY 4, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli police officers clash with arabs outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on April 22, 2021.

Letters to the Editor May 5, 2021: More on Meron

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

MAY 4, 2021ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters