Informed sources: Palestinian Authority moving to bar Hamas from upcoming elections
Informed sources have reported that the Palestinian Authority is leaning towards barring Hamas from participating in the upcoming Palestinian elections unless the movement recognizes the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and its political program. According to the sources, participation in the elections may be contingent upon factions and political forces committing to the PLO as the political reference point and recognizing its program. This move is part of efforts to reorganize the Palestinian political landscape and establish the criteria for electoral participation. The sources noted that this approach remains under discussion and is part of ongoing political arrangements; no official, public decision has yet been issued to bar Hamas from participating.
التاريخ 12-8-2026
