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Palestinian Central Elections Commission Invites EU to Observe Upcoming Elections
The Palestinian Central Elections Commission (CEC) extended an official invitation today to the European Parliament and the European Union (EU) to observe the upcoming Palestinian elections. EU Representative, Sven Kuhn von Burgsdorff, received the invitation […]
Palestinian Leaders Condemn Blinken’s Remarks about US Embassy in Jerusalem
Palestinian leaders condemned the new US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday for his remarks reiterating Washington’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the move of the US Embassy to the occupied city. […]
Fatah, Hamas Welcome Decree Setting Dates for Palestinian National Elections
The ruling Fatah movement and its rival, the Hamas movement, welcomed the decree issued yesterday by President Mahmoud Abbas setting dates for national elections in Palestine. The decree set May 22 for holding legislative elections […]
Following US Pressure, Abbas Announces First Elections in Palestine in 15 Years
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Responding to a recent call by the Biden Administration to hold elections in Palestine as soon as possible, the office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced Friday that parliamentary […]
Biden’s Teams Asks PA’s Abbas to Hold Elections in Palestine
The administration of US President-elect Joe Biden has asked Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to renew legitimacy and hold general elections, Israel’s Channel 20 reported. #PA President #Abbas to Set Dates for New #Elections in […]
PA President Abbas to Set Dates for New Elections in Palestine
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to issue decrees for holding the first legislative elections, to be followed by presidential elections, by January 20, following an agreement reached with the Hamas movement and after […]
Abbas is Exploiting Palestinian Reconciliation and Unity Efforts
By Ramona Wadi After returning to security coordination with Israel just days after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the US presidential election, the Palestinian Authority wasted no time in reassuring the international community […]
When the People Rose up: How the Intifada Changed the Political Discourse on Palestine
By Ramzy Baroud December 8 came and went as if it was an ordinary day. For Palestinian political groups, it was another anniversary to be commemorated, however hastily. It was on this day, thirty-three […]
Fatah Official: Palestine, Jordan, Egypt to Hold Peace Conference
Deputy leader of Palestine’s Fatah movement, Mahmoud Al-Aloul, said a committee which includes Palestinian, Jordanian, and Egyptian officials has been formed to coordinate the Palestinian call for holding an international peace conference. A Return to […]
Hamas: PA’s Resumption of ‘Security Cooperation’ with Israel Foiled Reconciliation
The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas announced on Tuesday that the Palestinian Authority (PA)’s resumption of security cooperation with Israel has foiled national reconciliation. During a virtual discussion panel, member of Hamas political bureau Dr. Musa […]
Hamas, Fatah Leaders Head to Cairo for Meetings
Leaders from the two main Palestinian movements Hamas and Fatah left the Gaza Strip yesterday to join mutual meetings for delegations of their movements in Cairo, Anadolu reported. An official source told Anadolu that the […]
Top Palestinian Official Saeb Erekat Dies of COVID Aged 65
Dr. Saeb Erekat, the Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organisation’s Executive Committee, passed away from COVID-19, the Palestinian Fatah movement announced. The veteran PLO official contracted coronavirus on October 8, his condition became critical ten […]
Dahlan Incites Egypt to Oppose Fatah-Hamas Reconciliation
Dismissed Fatah leader and Palestinian MP Mohammed Dahlan, who lives in the United Arab Emirates, has incited Egypt to oppose Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, The New Khalij news website revealed on Friday. “Mohammed #Dahlan got involved in […]
Israeli Authorities Issue Entry Ban for Jerusalem Fatah Official
Israeli occupation authorities today banned a Fatah official from entry into the occupied West Bank for three months, according to said. The authorities banned the secretary of the Fatah movement in Issawiya Yasser Darwish from […]
In Major Development, Islamic Jihad to Participate in PLC Elections
Member of the political bureau of Islamic Jihad in Palestine Mohammed Al-Hindi has announced that his movement is ready to take part in the Palestinian National Council (PLC) elections, Shehab News Agency reported on Friday. […]
In Lieu of a Liberation Strategy: Palestinian Elections are Designed to Buy Time
By Ramzy Baroud It is abundantly clear that Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, has underestimated the seriousness of the challenges facing Palestine and the Palestinians. The rushed agreement between his party, Fatah and Hamas […]
Fatah, Hamas Agree to Hold Elections in Palestine within Six Months
Hamas and Fatah have agreed to hold the first elections in Palestine in nearly 15 years, Agence France Presse (AFP) reported. Following a meeting at the Palestinian Embassy in Istanbul, a press release was issued […]
Fatah Official: Abbas under Pressure to Talk to US
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas refused to negotiate with the US although he was under pressure from Arab countries, a Fatah movement official said Sunday, Anadolu reports. How Do #Democrats and #Republicans Differ on #Palestine and […]
Shtayyeh: Holding Elections is a Priority to Face Challenges
Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh said today that the condition of the endurance of the Palestinian cause and enhancing the political program lies in the elections, promising to do everything possible to facilitate it. #US Envoy […]
Fatah, Hamas Discuss Committees for High Level Meeting (VIDEO)
Senior officials from Fatah and Hamas, along with those from other Palestinian organizations, are discussing the creation of committees to expedite the decisions taken at the secretary general-level meeting held in Beirut last week. On […]
Arafat Widow Apologizes to UAE for Palestine Protests against Normalization
Palestinians were left furious after Suha Arafat, the widow of former Palestinian president Yasser Arafat apologized to the UAE for protests against UAE-Israel normalization, the New Arab reported. The 57-year-old former first lady, who has not […]
Palestinians in the West Bank Protest Israel-UAE Normalization Agreement
Hundreds of Palestinians on Wednesday held a protest in the occupied West Bank against last week’s announcement that Israel was normalizing ties with the United Arab Emirates. Members of all Palestinian factions took part in […]
Rejecting Annexation, Gaza Ready for Massive ‘Unity Rally’ in Coming Days
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Preparations are underway for a massive unity rally between Hamas and Fatah, which is said to be the first of its kind since the two Palestinian factions clashed in the […]
Why Palestinian-Israeli Prisoners Exchange Deal Could Happen Soon?
By Ramzy Baroud For the first time since the Israeli war on Gaza in 2014, the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is signaling its willingness to engage in negotiations regarding the release […]
Lavrov Calls for Arab Backing: Russia, Turkey Declare Support for Fatah-Hamas Unity
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In two separate statements, top Russian and Turkish officials declared their countries’ support for unity between the Palestinian Fatah and Hamas factions. On Friday, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed […]
Hamas, Fatah to Unite against Israel’s Annexation Plan
Hamas and Fatah have agreed to unite to confront Israel’s planned annexation of the occupied West Bank, they said in a statement yesterday. Saleh al–Arouri, deputy head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, and Major General Jibril Rajoub, secretary of Fatah‘s Central Committee (FCC), […]
Palestinian Hunger-striking Prisoner Transferred to Solitary Confinement by Israeli Authorities
Israeli Prison Service today transferred a hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner to solitary confinement, according to a statement released by the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS). PPS said that the Israeli Prison Service (IPS) placed Sami Janazreh, who […]
‘Brutally and Barbarically’: PA Police Arrest Fatah MP in West Bank
On Friday, Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces “brutally and barbarically” arrested Fatah MP Hussam Khader from his house in the West Bank city of Nablus, his daughter, Amira Khader, revealed. “[PA] Protective Security Services broke […]
Fatah Delegation Arrives in Gaza to Discuss ‘Deal of the Century’
Members of Fatah’s Central Committee, Rawhi Fattouh, and Ismail Jaber arrived in the Gaza Strip via the Erez Crossing on Friday morning, Quds Press reported. #Kushner Blames Palestinian President for Uptick in Violence https://t.co/fgv5ZfIUyu via @PalestineChron pic.twitter.com/ZCkX2QhEsp […]
A ‘Negative Message to Palestinians’: PLO, Fatah Postpone Visit to Gaza
Fatah and the PLO have postponed their delegations’ visits to Gaza, in what Hamas said was a “negative message” to Palestinians, Quds Press reported yesterday. Head of Fatah’s parliamentarian bloc Azzam Al-Ahmad speaking to Palestine TV yesterday that his […]