Stalled Palestinian elections and Fatah factional disputes
Cooling off: 1 in the last 7 days
Updated oct 18
The latest in this situation
- PA attributes the delay in Palestinian elections to Israeli measures.
- Penny Wong criticized Abbas's postponement, while Abbas blamed Israeli attacks for the delay.
- International pressure mounts on Abbas to hold postponed Palestinian elections.
- Mahmoud Abbas postponed Palestinian elections until 2027, drawing criticism from France and calls for renewed legitimacy from the EU.
- Internal Fatah power struggle surfaces as Dahlan conflicts with Abbas' leadership.
How it started
Fatah controls a minority in the West Bank following a strategic failure, leading to potential armed conflict.
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What happened
Fatah controls a minority in the West Bank following a strategic failure, leading to potential armed conflict.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ariel Sharon pledged pullout from Jenin and discussed troop movements, while Israel accused Fatah of bombings.Sub-event
- Fatah and Hamas are competing for support in recent Palestinian political polls.Sub-event
- Palestinians express disillusionment with both Hamas and the ongoing war, while a survey shows declining support for Hamas in the West Bank.Sub-event
- The Palestinian Authority is currently governing in the West Bank, amidst growing leadership mistrust due to ongoing disputes.Sub-event
Historical context detailing the political split and potential conflict between Fatah and Hamas in the West Bank.1 source
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The entities involved
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Fatah
Palestinian nationalist political party
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Hamas
Palestinian Islamist political and military organization
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West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
Related events
- Israeli forces conducted operations in the West Bank on May 26, 2026.
- The Israeli government petitioned the High Court of Justice while maintaining military control over the occupied West Bank.
- Political instability and closures affect the local economy in Bethlehem, alongside discussions of a potential Fatah electoral coalition.
- Hezbollah and Hamas are facing military intervention and resisting financial and military pressure.
- Condemnation of Israeli Government's actions in the West Bank.