Postponement of Palestinian elections.. The reality and the requirements of legitimacy and the political system
A political analysis addressing the decision to postpone Palestinian elections to September 2027, amid the genocide war on Gaza and the escalation of settlement in the West Bank. The article discusses issues of legitimacy and institutional renewal, and calls for a national dialogue to provide conditions for fair elections and ensure the participation of Gaza and Jerusalem.
A political analysis by Ghassan al-Shami addressing the decision to postpone the Palestinian presidential and legislative elections to September 11, 2027, amid what the author describes as the "genocide war" on the Gaza Strip and the escalation of settlement and attacks in the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem. The article argues that the justifications for the postponement are linked to the field and security reality, but warns that the postponement could turn into a prolonged state that weakens legitimacy and deepens the crisis of trust between citizens and their institutions. The author calls on the Palestinian leadership and factions to turn the period until the election date into an opportunity to address the division, restore trust, and develop the political system, emphasizing that renewing legitimacy is not achieved through slogans but through practical commitment to democratic entitlements and respect for the will of the people.