From Brussels, “My Voice, My Decision” campaign takes on appointed representation
With 75 institutions and around 150 Palestinian figures taking part, the Brussels Declaration called for democratic elections to the National Council, the preparation of an electoral register for Palestinians in Europe, and the designation of 2027 as the year of the prisoner.
Rafat Murra to FiMED: Freezing National Council elections in Lebanon is a step toward national dialogue
Rafat Murra, head of Hamas's public outreach in Lebanon, tells FiMED that the freezing of the National Council election follow-up committee's work opens the door to a comprehensive Palestinian national dialogue.
Palestinian Return Centre launches "My Vote, My Decision – No to Appointment" campaign
The Palestinian Return Centre has launched the "My Vote, My Decision – No to Appointment" campaign to demand free and direct elections to the National Council and the involvement of Palestinians at home and in the diaspora in choosing their representatives.
Palestinians in Syria warn against turning National Council elections into appointments and quotas
Palestinian institutions in Syria reject quota-sharing and appointments in the National Council elections, demanding direct elections, an independent commission and guaranteed democratic representation for the diaspora.