Q&A Palestinian local elections in 2009?
While the schedule of the next Presidential elections is a matter of public debate between Hamas and the President’s Office, local elections do not seem to be on anyone’s radar, and it is unclear if there is political will to hold them in the near future.
IFES (International Foundation for Electoral Systems) has put together short Q&A that seeks to provide some basic information regarding local elections in the Palestinian territories.
The Q&A provides information on legal and electoral framework of local elections, but does not discuss current political environment nor likelihood that elections will be held.
Download Q&A here: IFES Q&A on Local Elections