West Bank & Jerusalem
Hamas spokesman accuses Palestinian Authority of manipulating electoral process
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Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said Palestinian Authority leadership in Ramallah continues to manipulate the electoral process and attempt to tailor it to Fatah's interests, treating it with factional logic rather than as a national responsibility, Shehab Wire reported.
Qassem's remarks reflect deepening tensions between Hamas and the Authority over the framework and conduct of Palestinian elections. The dispute centers on whether electoral procedures serve narrow party interests or represent a genuine national undertaking.
