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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Palestine.​ Palestine is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, Palestine has been "effectively split in two with the West Bank governed by the Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip governed separately by Hamas" but hope for a future state remains strong. Also see our articles on Israel, the Arab Spring, and the broader Middle East.

Hamas Says Rejects Municipal Elections In Gaza

January 5, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hamas Says Rejects Municipal Elections In Gaza

Hamas has refused to allow the Gaza Strip to host the second phase of Palestinian municipal elections, slated for March 26.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Israel, Middle East, Palestine

Can Democracy Help Solve The Problem Of Gaza?

June 16, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Can Democracy Help Solve The Problem Of Gaza?

The loss of control of Gaza by Hamas should underpin America’s strategy in the region in the coming years. How can this be won?

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Israel, Middle East, Palestine

The Terrible Cost Of Palestine’s Cancelled Elections

May 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Terrible Cost Of Palestine’s Cancelled Elections

President Mahmoud Abbas has renounced Palestinian national reunification by canceling the country’s first elections in 15 years.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Palestine

The Return of Palestinian Politics

April 11, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Return of Palestinian Politics

Whether or not the vote takes place, scheduling of legislative elections for May 22 in Palestine is remarkable, a return of Palestinian politics.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Palestine

Islamist-Arab Party Might Determine Who Governs Israel

March 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

An Islamist-Arab Party Might Determine Who Governs Israel

Israel is currently in an electoral process. But the system in place could cause an Islamist-Arab party to determine who governs.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Proportional Representation, Religion and Democracy

Palestinians Making Preparations For First Election In 15 Years

March 22, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Palestinians Making Preparations For First Election In 15 Years

Saturday, Palestinians continued preparations for first parliamentary elections in 15 years, opening registration offices for candidates.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election History, Middle East, Palestine, Voter Registration

Should The Eurovision Song Contest Be Politicized?

March 14, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Should The Eurovision Song Contest Be Politicized?

Israel is hosting Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Is it acceptable to use it as a forum to address Israel’s political occupation in Palestine?

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Europe, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Political Artwork

Palestine’s Impossible Democracy Dilemma

March 10, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Palestine’s Impossible Democracy Dilemma

If the upcoming elections in Palestine go off without a hitch, they will provide a ray of hope for Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Palestine

Palestinian Election Announcement ‘Crucial Step’ Towards Unity

January 17, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Palestinian Election Announcement

The holding of elections in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza will be a crucial step towards Palestinian unity.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Israel, Middle East, Palestine, United Nations

Democracy for Palestinians? Election talk rekindles hope

January 2, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The European Union is pressuring the Ramallah-based Palestinian leadership to hold legislative and presidential elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Palestine

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