Prophecy News Watch : Why, then, should the international community rush toward elections that could legitimize extremists and terrorists rather than marginalize them?

By Khaled Abu Toameh/Gatestone Institute
August 24, 2026

Before elections, Palestinians need real political reform. The Palestinian Authority needs accountable institutions, independent courts, freedom of expression, an end to corruption, and, most importantly, a political culture that does not glorify terrorists or treat armed groups as legitimate alternatives to government.