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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbbas is walking back his decision to hold elections. With Jerusalem as a pretext, he hopes to hold on to power, without the inconvenience of seeking popular legitimacy. Credit: Mohamad Torokman/Reuters.

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Canceling the Palestinian Elections Is Patronizing, Unjust—and Dangerous

May 1, 2021 slorinoco Benjamin Netanyahu, Fatah, Hamas, Joe Biden, Mahmoud Abbas, Muhammad Shehada, Palestine

By Muhammad Shehada – Apr 26, 2021 Israel and the Biden administration back the superannuated, autocratic Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’