President Abbas issues presidential decree restructuring the Central Elections Committee headed by Rami Hamdallah

RAMALLAH: The President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, today issued a presidential decree restructuring the Central Elections Commission, headed by Rami Walid Kamel Hamdallah. President Abbas received the new head of the Central Elections Committee, Rami Hamdallah, at the presidential headquarters in the city of Ramallah. During the meeting, President Abbas emphasized the pivotal role of the Elections Commission in strengthening the pillars of democracy within Palestinian political life. He highlighted the achievements achieved by the commission through previous elections, conducted with utmost transparency and independence. The President praised the efforts made by Hanna Nasser, the former head of the Committee, and his keenness on the role, independence and impartiality of the Committee's work. He wished the Central Elections Committee success its upcoming tasks, and that the appropriate political atmosphere would be available to hold general elections in all Palestinian territories, includin g the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, to consolidate the democratic approach in the Palestinian political system. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA