Politics & Diplomacy
Palestinians launch campaign demanding council elections
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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The Palestinian Return Centre launched a popular campaign titled "My Voice, My Decision—No to Appointment," according to Shehab Wire, to oppose planned methods for selecting members of the Palestinian National Council in 2026. The initiative pushes back against proposals to fill council seats through appointment and electoral colleges instead of direct popular vote.
The campaign reflects Palestinian civil society efforts to assert democratic participation in governance processes, as debates continue over how the council—a key Palestinian institution—will be constituted in the coming years.
