Palestinian Elections

On either side of the wall: One Palestinian votes, another waits - opinion

The surge in Palestinian participation in Israel’s elections raises a question beyond the results: Why does the right to choose Palestinian leaders remain postponed by a Palestinian decision?

|BySAMER SINIJLAWI
A woman votes during the national election in the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, northern Israel, October 27, 2026
An elderly Palestinian man (C) casts his ballot at a polling station during municipal elections in the West Bank city of Hebron on April 25, 2026.

Palestinians challenge Abbas's decision to postpone election in new court filing

New Path list founder Samer Sinijlawi told the 'Post' that the court challenge was “about defending the right of Palestinians to choose their representatives and hold their leaders accountable."

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Palestinian boys and men chant and carry a Hamas flag during the funeral procession for commanders Izz al-Din al-Beik and Mohannad Abu al-Foul in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on September 29, 2026.

As airstrikes in Gaza continue, support for 'armed resistance' grows, Hamas popularity drops - poll

Though Marwan Barghouti remains the most popular figure in Palestinian politics, support for independent figures like Bashar Masri and Mustafa Barghouti is steadily growing.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Displaced Palestinians walk past tents and destroyed buildings near the beachfront in Gaza City in August.

Beneath the surface: What Palestinians think about themselves and their future - opinion

There is often a considerable gap between how Palestinians speak politically and how they live their lives.

|ByGERSHON BASKIN

Shtayyeh: Israel must allow Jerusalem Arabs to participate in elections

The PA will also ask the European Union to send observers to monitor the elections, Shtayyeh added.

JANUARY 18, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh in Ramallah. August 25, 2020

Palestinian women: Increase in Council representation not enough

President Mahmoud Abbas amends election law, raising quota for women in Palestinian Authority legislature to 26%, not the promised 30%.

JANUARY 15, 2021ByDIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends a virtual meeting with Palestinian factions over Israel and the United Arab Emirates' deal to normalize ties, in Ramallah in the West Bank September 3, 2020.

Elections in the PA: Not a magic wand

Does Israel really want Abbas to hold an election? Because what happens if he does, and the bad guys — Hamas — wins? Then what?

JANUARY 10, 2021ByHERB KEINON
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends a virtual meeting with Palestinian factions over Israel and the United Arab Emirates' deal to normalise ties, in Ramallah in the West Bank September 3, 2020.

Fatah official: Abbas won't seek reelection

In September, Abbas announced in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly that he intends to call for “general elections” in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem.

NOVEMBER 5, 2019ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas