Hamas, PIJ and Mohammed Dahlan form electoral coalition despite Hamas pledge to cede Gaza rule
PIJ Deputy Secretary General Mohammed al-Hindi claimed the terrorist organization would support “a unified national list” made up of independent figures rather than members of the groups.
Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and exiled Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan have united to form an electoral alliance for the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council elections in November, according to PIJ Deputy Secretary General Mohammed al-Hindi. The coalition aims to present a unified national list of independent figures rather than individual group members.
Hamas, despite agreeing to relinquish governance over Gaza, has stated its intention to participate in the elections while maintaining its resistance ideology. This alliance could allow Hamas to comply with the Palestinian Authority's requirements for running in the election, such as committing to the PLO as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, without abandoning its core beliefs.
The alliance follows years of tension between Dahlan and Hamas as well as Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, stemming from Dahlan's past role in battling Hamas and his eventual departure from the West Bank due to political conflicts.
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