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Abbas decrees first Palestinian elections in over 15 years

By DW
22 Jan 2021 | 3:06 pm |

Voters in Palestine are now set to take part in three separate elections between May and August this year. The polls could pose a threat to President Mahmud Abbas. Islamist Hamas party has welcomed the decision.

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