PLC elections should be held after Israeli election results, Palestinian think tank PCPSR says
The Ramallah-based think tank predicted Fatah will not secure a parliamentary majority unless opposition forces remain deeply divided.
The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR) argues that the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) elections should be postponed by three to four months to allow for the outcome of Israel's election and to address significant obstacles. These obstacles include Israel's control over Area C and east Jerusalem, the Palestinian Authority's lack of security and administrative presence, and the unresolved political status of Hamas.
PCPSR also warns that amendments to Palestinian electoral law could exclude prominent political movements and independent factions. Additionally, public trust in the electoral process has been eroded due to mass displacement in Gaza, fiscal insolvency, settler violence, and changes to election laws. Israel's election is scheduled for October 27, and PCPSR predicts that some political parties may use crackdowns on Palestinian electoral activity to demonstrate their "toughness."
The PLC elections, along with presidential elections in 2027, could potentially lead to a constitutional deadlock. The election is expected to be contested by five distinct political forces, with Fatah holding substantial institutional advantages. However, a coalition opposing Abbas may emerge as the most decisive force, potentially including Hamas, other terrorist factions, leftist lists, and independent civil society groups.
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