2011 Palestinian protests

On February 4, 2011, there came to the first major demonstrations of solidarity with Palestinians by the Egyptian demonstrators. The demonstrations are part of the Arab Spring. However, these remained largely confined to the Gaza Strip. Even on the days before similar events were violently dispersed and arrested several participants. On February 8, the Palestinian Authority announced surprising in local elections for July 9. This had been overdue for one year. The Hamas controlling the Gaza Strip immediately announced a boycott of the elections.

Chronology

On 14 February 2011 the Palestinian government resigned around Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. President Mahmoud Abbas had urged to take this step in order to achieve a renewal of several ministerial posts. Abbas has asked to form a new government Fayyad. The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization also decided no later than the end of September to hold presidential and parliamentary elections. The elections are expected, however, from today's perspective limited to the West Bank, East Jerusalem without Fayyad made in forming a government an unusual step and wrote on his Facebook page that one should make proposals to it. "Who do you think is trustworthy, well trained and equipped with leadership skills, so you can trust him with a ministry? Please mention the name and the office, "was the post office. Within hours, he had already received 700 comments.

27 April 2011, it was announced that the previously warring organizations Hamas and Fatah have agreed on the formation of a unity government and a date for elections. A few days later, they signed a reconciliation agreement. According to the Hamas politburo member Ezzat al - Rishq change of power in Egypt have favored reconciliation. However, there was neither the formation of the unity government, nor were presidential or parliamentary elections held.

Palestine

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