Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections, names Al-Aqsa Mosque core priority
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.
Hamas plans to participate in the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council elections on November 28, the first in 20 years, as part of a broad national coalition, senior official Hussam Badran announced on Wednesday. Badran stated that Hamas, like most factions, opposes conditions for parties to run, such as recognizing the PLO. He described the elections as "a historic opportunity to bring about change in the Palestinian situation."
- Hamas's core priority remains the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem, which Badran claimed represents "the core of the conflict with Israel."
- Badran accused Israel of using the Gaza war to alter the Al-Aqsa Mosque's status quo and alleged that the West Bank is part of Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategy to expand Israeli influence.
- Securing the freedom of Palestinian prisoners is another key priority for Hamas.
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