Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh has dismissed recent criticism from Israel’s foreign minister regarding the postponement of Palestinian elections. Al-Sheikh argued that it was, in fact, Israeli actions that necessitated the delay, rather than internal Palestinian policy.
Addressing comments made by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who had positioned himself as a defender of Palestinian democracy while criticizing President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision, al-Sheikh expressed strong opposition. Writing on the platform X, al-Sheikh stated, "Israel's foreign minister now appears concerned about the future of democracy in Palestine after the legislative elections were postponed as a result of his crimes, measures, terror, and violence." He further criticized the foreign minister, noting, "The one responsible for slaughtering our people every day now lectures us like a preacher."
The exchange follows a formal presidential decree issued by Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday. The decree established September 11, 2027, as the new date for presidential and legislative elections, effectively replacing a previously scheduled date in November. The electoral process involves nearly 2.97 million eligible Palestinian voters. This pool includes 1.59 million residents in the occupied West Bank, 1.24 million in Gaza, and 140,000 residents living in occupied East Jerusalem. Palestinians have not held legislative elections since 2006, the year Hamas secured a majority of seats.
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