Hamas backs PLC election delay to buy time, gain legitimacy, attack Abbas, expert tells 'Post'
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Hamas has expressed support for delaying Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) elections, a move an expert told the Jerusalem Post is designed to help the group buy time and build political legitimacy.
Despite previously committing to hand over administrative control to the Board of Peace, Hamas could utilize the election postponement to retain its influence in the Gaza Strip by supporting an allied PLC list and attacking Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas.
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Jerusalem Post (Jerusalem, Israel) (IL)Focuses on Hamas's strategic motivations to buy time, gain legitimacy, and challenge Abbas.
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