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Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections, to prioritize status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque

by | Aug 13, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

Hamas militants stand guard near a stage before releasing Israeli hostage Agam Berger to a Red Cross team in Jabalia on January 30, 2025, as part of their third hostage-prisoner exchange; illustrative (photo credit: OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty Images)
Elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council are set to go ahead on November 28, the first in 20 years after Hamas won in January 2006. Hamas won 74 of the seats, with Fatah following behind.