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Palestinian analysts warn authority's exclusionary tactics hollow national council
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Two political analysts told Shehab Wire that the Palestinian Authority's continued reliance on narrow appointments and limited electoral blocs in reshaping the Palestinian National Council drains the institution of its representative function and undermines the principle of popular sovereignty. The practice reflects an ongoing pattern of centralized decision-making that excludes broader segments of Palestinian political society.
The analysts said the Authority's exclusionary approach prevents significant Palestinian political forces from participating meaningfully in the council's restructuring. This concentration of power through controlled appointment mechanisms and restricted electoral processes directly weakens democratic legitimacy and the council's ability to reflect Palestinian public will.
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