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The opening as it read in 2015

Elections in the Palestinian National Authority refers to elections held in Palestinian Autonomous areas from 1994 until its transition into the State of Palestine in 2013.¹ Elections were scheduled to be held in 2009 per the state's own laws, but the Next Palestinian general election was disrupted amidst a conflict between Hamas and Fatah .² President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to stay on until the next election, but he is recognised only in the West Bank and not in Gaza. The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) has held several elections in the Palestinian territories , including elections for a president, legislature and local councils .³ Until 2007, the National Council had 133 members, with 66 members elected in 16 multi-seat constituencies , 66 elected proportional to the vote for each party, and the president as ex officio member. In 2007, the voting system was changed by Presidential Decree to abolish the constituency seats, and also prohibiting parties from contesting the election which did not acknowledge the PLO's right to represent the Palestinian people (specifically Hamas ).⁴ An opinion poll suggested that a majority of Palestinians supported the change, while Hamas called it illegal. The PNA has a multi-party system , with numerous parties . In this system Fatah was the dominant party.⁵ The first Legislative and presidential election were held in 1996; the first local elections in January–May 2005, organized by PNA president Yasser Arafat before his death.⁶ Previous (failed) legislative Council elections were held in 1923 under the British Mandate . Previous municipal elections were held in 1972 and 1976 and were organized by the Israeli occupation power.⁷ The January 2005 presidential election , won by Mahmoud Abbas , preceded the Hamas victory during the legislative election in January 2006.⁸

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Elections in the Palestinian territories Elections for the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) were held in Palestinian Autonomous areas from 1994 until their transition into the State of Palestine in 2013. Elections were scheduled to be held in 2009, but was postponed because of the Fatah–Hamas conflict . President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to stay on until the next election , but he is recognized as president only in the West Bank and not by Hamas in Gaza. The Palestinian National Authority has held several elections in the Palestinian territories , including elections for president, the legislature and local councils . The PNA has a multi-party system , with numerous parties . In this system, Fatah is the dominant party. The first legislative and presidential elections were held in 1996; the first local elections in January–May 2005. Previous (failed) Legislative Council elections were held in 1923 under the British Mandate , and previous municipal elections were held in 1972 and 1976, organized by the Israeli occupational government . The Palestinian Legislative Council passed a law in June 2005 (signed by Abbas on 13 August 2005), to increase the number of members from 88 to 132, with half to be elected using proportional representation and half by plurality-at-large voting in traditional constituencies. The January 2005 presidential election was won by Abbas of Fatah, while the January 2006 legislative election was won by Hamas . In 2007, a Presidential decree abolished the constituency seats with all seats to be elected from a national list, and prohibited parties which did not acknowledge the PLO's right to represent the Palestinian people (specifically Hamas) from contesting the election. An opinion poll suggested that a majority of Palestinians supported the change, while Hamas called it illegal. [1] Report: Abbas won't run for another term Ynetnews, 16 December 2008 Aude Signoles, Local Government in Palestine .

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Elections in the Palestinian territories Elections for the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) were held in Palestinian Autonomous areas from 1994 until their transition into the State of Palestine in 2013. Elections were scheduled to be held in 2009, but was postponed because of the Fatah–Hamas conflict . President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to stay on until the next election , but he is recognized as president only in the West Bank and not by Hamas in Gaza. The Palestinian National Authority has held several elections in the Palestinian territories , including elections for president, the legislature and local councils . The PNA has a multi-party system , with numerous parties . In this system, Fatah is the dominant party. The first legislative and presidential elections were held in 1996; the first local elections in January–May 2005. Previous (failed) Legislative Council elections were held in 1923 under the British Mandate , and previous municipal elections were held in 1972 and 1976, organized by the Israeli government . The Palestinian Legislative Council passed a law in June 2005 (signed by Abbas on 13 August 2005), to increase the number of members from 88 to 132, with half to be elected using proportional representation and half by plurality-at-large voting in traditional constituencies. The January 2005 presidential election was won by Abbas of Fatah, while the January 2006 legislative election was won by Hamas . In 2007, a presidential decree abolished the constituency seats with all seats to be elected from a national list, and prohibited parties which did not acknowledge the PLO's right to represent the Palestinian people (specifically Hamas) from contesting the election. Source "People's Daily Online - Abbas announces amended electoral law" . en.people.cn .

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The opening as it stood in 2025

Elections in Palestine are held sporadically. Elections for the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) were held in Palestinian Autonomous areas from 1994 until their transition into the State of Palestine in 2013. Elections were scheduled to be held in 2009, but was postponed because of the Fatah–Hamas conflict . President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to stay on until the next election , but he was recognized as president only in the West Bank and not by Hamas in Gaza. The Palestinian National Authority has held several elections in the Palestinian territories , including elections for president, the legislature and local councils . The PNA has a multi-party system , with numerous parties . In this system, Fatah is the dominant party. The first legislative and presidential elections were held in 1996; the first local elections in January–May 2005. Previous (failed) Legislative Council elections were held in 1923 under the British Mandate , and previous municipal elections were held in 1972 and 1976, organized by the Israeli government . The Palestinian Legislative Council passed a law in June 2005 (signed by Abbas on 13 August 2005), to increase the number of members from 88 to 132, with half to be elected using proportional representation and half by plurality-at-large voting in traditional constituencies. The January 2005 presidential election was won by Abbas of Fatah, while the January 2006 legislative election was won by Hamas . In 2007, a presidential decree abolished the constituency seats with all seats to be elected from a national list, and prohibited parties which did not acknowledge the Palestine Liberation Organization's right to represent the Palestinian people (specifically Hamas) from contesting the election. An opinion poll suggested that a majority of Palestinians supported the change, while Hamas called it illegal. Aude Signoles, Local Government in Palestine . Source "People's Daily Online - Abbas announces amended electoral law" . en.people.cn .

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Then

held in palestinian autonomous areas from 1994 until their transition into the state of palestine in 2013

Now

held sporadically

1. Rewrote: “Elections in the Palestinian National Authority refers to elections held in Palestinian…” Changed after our 2025 snapshot. Now reads: “Elections for the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) were held in Palestinian Autonomous areas from 1994 until their transition into the State of…”

2. Removed: “Elections were scheduled to be held in 2009 per the state's own…” In the article until 2015 (rev), gone by 2020 (rev).

3. Rewrote 2 sentences: “President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to stay on until the next election, but…” Changed after our 2025 snapshot. Now reads: “President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to stay on until the next election , but he was recognized as president only in the West…”

4. Removed 2 sentences: “Until 2007, the National Council had 133 members, with 66 members elected…” In the article until 2015 (rev), gone by 2020 (rev).

5. Removed: “In this system Fatah was the dominant party.” In the article until 2015 (rev), gone by 2020 (rev).

6. Rewrote: “The first Legislative and presidential election were held in 1996; the first…” Changed after our 2025 snapshot. Now reads: “The first legislative and presidential elections were held in 1996; the first local elections in January–May 2005.”

7. Rewrote: “Previous municipal elections were held in 1972 and 1976 and were organized…” Changed after our 2025 snapshot. Now reads: “Previous (failed) Legislative Council elections were held in 1923 under the British Mandate , and previous municipal elections were held in 1972…”

8. Removed: “The January 2005 presidential election , won by Mahmoud Abbas , preceded…” In the article until 2015 (rev), gone by 2020 (rev).

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