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Palestinian Factions, Fatah Refuse to Hold Elections without Jerusalem

Monday, 5 April, 2021 - 07:45 An electoral worker leaves the Palestinian Central Elections Commission s office in Gaza City (Reuters) Ramallah - Asharq Al-Awsat Palestinian factions announced their support to the Fatah movement which refused to hold elections if Israel did not allow them in Jerusalem. Member of Fatah Central Committee Hussein al-Sheikh asserted that the elections will take place, adding that Jerusalem is a major issue and “we will not sell Jerusalem for the sake of the elections.” Sheikh told local radio that Fatah sent an official letter to Israel over two months ago, requesting permission to hold elections in East Jerusalem in accordance with the signed agreements. However, they haven t received an answer till this moment.

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