Factions of Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) on Monday welcomed President Mahmoud Abbas' decree to amend the electoral law, which excludes the district representation.
Fahmi al-Za'arier, spokesman for Abbas' Fatah movement, said the decision "encourages the development of the Palestinian political system and supporting all parties and factions."
The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) also welcomed the decision, saying it was the DFLP who proposed the amendment first but the Hamas-dominated parliament "has deliberately frustrated the bid."
Bassam al-Salhi, Secretary General of the Palestinian People Party, told radio Voice of Palestine that Hamas has no right to oppose Abbas' decree "as long as the parliament is disabled."
Abdel Rahim Malouh of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) lauded the decree as "the main base for our people unity."
While the new electoral law was hailed by the PLO factions, it was rejected by Hamas, who is not a member of the PLO.
The Islamic movement slammed the new law for making obstacles to deprive Hamas of the right to participate the future elections.
In 2006 legislative elections, Hamas overwhelmingly defeated long dominant Fatah movement largely thanks to its popularity among the district constituencies.
Moreover, the amended law stipulates that any Palestinian wants to run in any upcoming legislative conditions must be committed to the PLO. However, Hamas is not a member of the PLO.
The Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) has not convened since June when Hamas ousted Fatah from Gaza violently.
Source: Xinhua
|
Comment
Tell A Friend
Print Format
Save Article