Elections "a coup against Palestinian legitimacy"

Haaretz:

The Palestinian government's ruling Hamas party on Saturday dismissed Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas' call for early election, calling it a bid by Abbas to overthrow the government

"The Palestinian government rejects this call for early elections and considers it a coup against Palestinian legitimacy and the will of the Palestinian people," the government said in a statement Saturday.

Hamas legislator Mushir al-Masri said the group considers early elections illegal, and called Abbas' speech announcing his plans one "of defeat and submission to the Zionist enemy."

Abbas announced Saturday that he has decided to call fresh elections as soon as possible, drawing condemnation from the ruling Hamas movement.

Also Saturday, Abbas decided to revive the PLO negotiating department, signaling he may pursue peace talks with Israel despite a growing political crisis at home.

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Isn't it strange that Hamas would be so fearful of an election shortly after they won one? Perhaps they fear the voters will reject them now that they have felt the incompetence of their rule.

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