Today the Central Elections Commission (CEC) received a decision from the cabinet to postpone the date of the local council elections which were originally scheduled for 17 July. The decision did not specify a new date but stated that a new date will be determined later on. According to the resolution, the cabinet decision was based on ‘’ the powers invested in the cabinet by the local elections law and for the sake of public interest’’.
The CEC takes this opportunity to express its gratitude to all political parties, electoral lists and Civic Society Organizations for their cooperation with CEC staff in the last period.
The CEC also would like to thank its staff who demonstrated full readiness and professionalism in dealing with any electoral event and worked around the clock to ensure the success of the elections .
Finally, the CEC maintains hope that the decision to postpone elections will not affect the democratic process in Palestine in which we take pride.