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Israel Online · Sep 1, 2026

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Expert: Abbas Fears Palestinian Elections Could Strengthen Hamas and Dahlan Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem says Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is likely to delay elections despite renewed talk of holding a vote. Ben Menachem argues that elections under current conditions could strengthen Hamas, boost Mohammed Dahlan’s camp and effectively become a referendum on the Palestinian Authority leadership. He also points to divisions within Fatah and instability in Gaza, while Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan are pressing for greater Fatah unity ahead of the postwar period. Israel onlines WhatsApp channel Join Israel online

*Expert: Abbas Fears Palestinian Elections Could Strengthen Hamas and Dahlan* Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem says Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is likely to delay elections despite renewed talk of holding a vote. Ben Menachem argues that elections under current conditions could strengthen Hamas, boost Mohammed Dahlan’s camp and effectively become a referendum on the Palestinian Authority leadership. He also points to divisions within Fatah and instability in Gaza, while Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan are pressing for greater Fatah unity ahead of the postwar period. Israel onlines WhatsApp channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6fsor6hENqpe0uKL3W *Join Israel online* https://chat.whatsapp.com/FPTwOH0TWib8qthgLOhIgu

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