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Hamas and Islamic Jihad join Dahlan in electoral coalition

Original: Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Mohammed Dahlan form electoral coalition ahead of PLC election

Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the faction of exiled Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan have formed a joint electoral coalition ahead of Palestinian Legislative Council elections. The alliance unites rivals of Mahmoud Abbas's dominant Fatah mainstream, and observers are weighing what the unusual partnership means for the first Palestinian elections in years and the balance of power.

Why now: A surprise alliance between rival Palestinian factions signals a major shake-up ahead of the long-awaited PLC elections.

HamasPalestinian Islamic JihadMohammed DahlanPalestinian Legislative CouncilFatah

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• Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Mohammed Dahlan form electoral coalition ahead of PLC election · The Jerusalem Post

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