Israel Blocks Palestinian Central Elections Committee From Entering Gaza, East Jerusalem
- On Wednesday, the Israeli government reportedly blocked the Palestinian Central Elections Commission from entering the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem, threatening the November 28 legislative elections.
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed elections in 2021 amid similar access disputes, with critics accusing him of using the restrictions as a pretext to retain power after nearly 20 years without a parliamentary vote.
- Despite the obstacles, CEC spokesperson Farid Taamallah insists the vote can proceed, with 79.4% of Palestinians supporting the November elections according to PCPO polling data.
- European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas renewed Europe's commitment to deploying an Election Observation Mission after speaking with Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh on Tuesday.
- According to PCPO founder Dr. Nabil Kukali, he would "not assume" another delay would weaken Abbas's support if Palestinians believe leadership remains committed to overcoming Israeli restrictions.
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Israel blocks Palestinian Central Elections Committee from entering Gaza, east Jerusalem
Although the CEC has yet to issue an official statement on the alleged block, CEC spokesperson Farid Taamallah confirmed the report to Agence France-Presse and said the elections could still proceed.
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Sada El baladRestrictions come ahead of legislative elections scheduled for Nov. 28, first since 2006 if held
Middle East Eye
Khaleej TimesPalestinian Authority says Israel blocked election officials from Jerusalem, Gaza
Palestinian Authority says Israel blocked election officials from Jerusalem, Gaza Israel refused to allow Palestinian election officials access to East Jerusalem or Gaza ahead of legislative polls, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, increasing concerns that the vote will be postponed. The Palestinian legislative elections are due to take place on 28 November, a month after Israel's own general election, but many Palestinians expect …
Israel blocks Palestinian election officials from Gaza and Jerusalem ahead of next month’s vote
RAMALLAH: Israel has barred Palestinian election officials from entering Gaza and Jerusalem to prepare for November’s long-awaited legislative elections in the territories, creating a fresh obstacle to the first Palestinian parliamentary vote in two decades. The Palestinian Central Elections Commission was prevented from entering both territories on Tuesday to oversee preparations for the Nov. 28 election, the official Palestinian WAFA news agen…
Israel blocks the entry of Palestinian electoral officials into East Jerusalem and Gaza, raising doubts about the legislative elections. The Central Election Commission is continuing the process, as the EU prepares to send observers to oversee the elections.
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