More than 90% of Gaza City's 385,000 eligible voters have already registered to participate in Palestinian elections, even as some look for excuses to cancel ballot

While broadly supportive, Washington has reacted cooly to the initiative which may end up strengthening Hamas, just as the White House is looking to renew ties with Ramallah

Deal reached at Cairo summit between 14 factions; Palestinians are skeptical that the vote will be held at all, as election promises have fallen through before

Representatives of 14 groups gather in Egyptian capital; negotiations may send Palestinians to the ballot box after 15 years, but observers skeptical

Fatah and Hamas have not held elections in 15 years, despite numerous promises to do so, and technical issues could prevent the vote from being held this time too

Facing legitimacy crisis, autocratic PA president holds talks with Hamas; further international isolation likely if terror group emerges victorious

Palestinians are scheduled to head to the ballot box on May 22, although observers are skeptical that elections will actually happen

Terror group in uphill battle as it seeks to justify its 13 years in power while its leaders live lives of apparent luxury abroad having fled impoverished Strip

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Former PA security chief doesn't have a 'clean record,' says Azzam al-Ahmad, referring to past conviction; Dahlan spokesperson vows to take 'message to the streets'