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Fatah official says November Palestinian elections may not proceed
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Jibril al-Rajjoub, secretary of Fatah's central committee, said scheduled Palestinian elections set for November 28 could fail to take place on schedule, according to Shehab Wire. Al-Rajjoub acknowledged that Fatah had "spoiled" the 2021 election cycle, remarks that returned electoral disputes to the forefront of Palestinian political divisions.
The statement marks a significant setback for efforts to hold unified Palestinian balloting. Previous attempts at organizing nationwide elections have collapsed amid disagreements between the major factions over voting procedures, candidate lists, and the authority of competing governance structures. Al-Rajjoub's comments suggest internal Fatah assessments view the upcoming November vote as facing similar obstacles.
