Originally Posted by MeyerLansky

'''Sure thing Palestine deserve an independent government but the timing to recognise Palestinian statehood''
well they already had one, hamas !
which they elect in 2008 election in gaza.


Yes in 2006 Legislative elections were held in the Palestinian territories on 25 January 2006 in order to elect the second Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC).

All 132 seats in the Palestinian Legislative Council
67 seats needed for a majority

Hamas Ismail Haniyeh 44.45% 74 seats
Fatah Farouk Kaddoumi 41.43% 45 seats


"The king is dead, long live the king!"