Abbas decrees first Palestinian elections in over 15 years
By DW
22 January 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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