Palestinian elections in October 'only in the West Bank'

[azurnoir]

Palestinian local elections in October will only be held in the West Bank as Hamas is hampering preparations in Gaza, a senior electoral official said on Wednesday.

Speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, the official said the government had informed the Central Elections Commission (CEC) of a decision taken earlier on Wednesday.

"The elections committee was informed today by the government that it had decided to hold municipal elections only in the West Bank on October 22," he said.

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[shira]

1. Guess the Hamas/Fatah unity government isn't working so well. Shocker!

Maybe Palestinian UN recognition should only be for the W.Bank...

[azurnoir]

2. well that should make some 'feel better' huh?

but do try to contain dismay of this

[hack89]

3. Will the UN recognize two separate Palestines?

or is an unified government over rated when it comes to sovereign nations?

[azurnoir]

7. I seriiously doubt it , if the PA goes to the UN one Palestinian State will recognized

then if when October rolls around if Hamas refuses elections then they could be declared as illegal occupiers by the {A and we'll see what comes of that the outcome at this point is anything but certain

[King_David]

4. Maybe the UN should recognize 2 states?

West Bank and Gaza ?

[King_David]

5. The 3 state solution

Inches closer to reality.

[azurnoir]

6. Lol such wishful thinking n/t

[King_David]

8. Nope ,just reality nt