The fate of local postponed Palestinian vote undetermined as political opponents in stalemate
Palestine articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Palestinian Authority’s Election Suspension Ignites Crisis
Hamas protests as the Palestinian Authority’s election suspension has delayed chance for public input again
Palestinian Local Council Vote Suspended as Rivals Face Off
Infighting between rival Fatah and Hamas factions has led to the Palestinian local council vote suspension
Local Palestinian Elections Suspended by PA Court
With rival Hamas predicted to gain in scheduled Palestinian elections, the PA has suspended all campaigning
Divided Parties Prepare For Local Palestinian Elections
Hopes and fears of young population in focus ahead of crucially important local Palestinian elections
Governor Cuomo and the Israel Boycott
Tell Governor Cuomo: We will proudly continue to stand for justice and boycott Israel until it complies with international law and respects Palestinian human rights
Miko Peled, the General’s Son at St. Michael’s Church
Miko Peled, author of “The General’s Son, Journey of an Israeli in Palestine” he shows how it is that the son of an Israeli General and a staunch Zionist came to realize that his side of the story is not the only side
Refugee Palestinian Pianist Wins Human Rights Prize
Fame for Palestinian pianist came after video of performance at Damascus refugee camp hit internet
VIDEO: Hunter College’s Bratton Out of CUNY Protest
Bill Bratton, the head of the NYPD, was at The Responsible 100 Gala as a Special Speaker in Hunter College. The Revolutionary Student Coordinating Committee called all revolutionary and progressive Students, Organizations, Faculty, Workers and community members to protest
Democratic Imperative to Make Israeli Arabs Full Citizens
Woeful relationship of Israeli Arabs in their own country compounded by walls of concrete and more