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Hamas Alliance Forms Unified List for Nov. 28 Elections

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:25 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Hamas, Islamic Jihad and ex-Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan formed an electoral alliance for the November 28 elections.
The alliance threatens President Mahmoud Abbas and endangers Fatah’s parliamentary prospects.
Dahlan, ex-Fatah security chief exiled in 2010, maintains close ties to the United Arab Emirates.
Spokesperson Dimitri Dilliani confirmed other unnamed Palestinian groups will join the unified national list.

History

Historical Context

In the 2006 Palestinian legislative elections, Hamas secured 74 of 132 seats, reshaping Palestinian politics and triggering a violent split with Fatah. The victory prompted Fatah, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, to lose its parliamentary majority, dropping to 45 seats and sparking internal turmoil. Today, ex-Fatah chief Mohammed Dahlan, backed by the United Arab Emirates, is forging a new alliance with Hamas and Islamic Jihad to challenge Abbas’s dominance. If the coalition replicates the 2006 power shift, it could force a renewed political split, prompting international donors to reassess aid allocations.

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Story summary

Hamas, Islamic Jihad and ex-Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan formed an electoral alliance for the November 28 elections.
The alliance threatens President Mahmoud Abbas and endangers Fatah’s parliamentary prospects.
Dahlan, ex-Fatah security chief exiled in 2010, maintains close ties to the United Arab Emirates.
Spokesperson Dimitri Dilliani confirmed other unnamed Palestinian groups will join the unified national list.

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