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Palestinian Authority cancels elections as coalition talks stall
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Middle East Eye reported that the Palestinian Authority cancelled scheduled elections as negotiations among major political factions collapsed. Talks had reportedly focused on forming a coalition among Hamas, Palestinian politician Mohamamd Dahlan, and imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti—figures described as the nation's most popular political forces.
The cancellation marks a setback for efforts to unify Palestinian leadership ahead of the vote. No timeline was provided for when elections might be rescheduled.
