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.
Palestinian National Forum: The National Council's legitimacy begins with free and direct elections
The Palestinian National Forum in Istanbul rejects appointment mechanisms and electoral colleges for the National Council and calls for free and direct elections that include Palestinians at home and in the diaspora.
Rafat Murra to FiMED: Free elections are essential to building the institutions of national action
Rafat Murra, head of Hamas's public outreach in Lebanon, told FiMED during a protest in Burj al-Barajneh camp that free and comprehensive elections for the Palestinian National Council must be held.
Mohammed Mushainesh: we reject token elections and demand real representation in the National Council
Mohammed Mushainesh, head of the Conference of Palestinians in Türkiye, affirms support for free and transparent National Council elections and calls for guaranteeing the participation of Palestinians at home and in the diaspora and rejecting appointment mechanisms.
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.
Closing its emergency conference, Palestinians abroad reject National Council appointments
The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad announced its rejection of National Council appointments and the «electoral council» mechanism, calling for Palestinian representation based on democratic elections.