Islamic Jihad to Boycott PA Elections
19:30 Aug 11, '05 / 6 Av 5765
(IsraelNN.com) The Islamic Jihad terrorist organization will not take part in the Palestinian Authority (PA) legislative elections planned for January, according to Mohammed Al-Hindi, senior leader of the group. The elections had been scheduled to take place last month but were postponed because of fears of the ruling Fatah party that Hamas terrorists would win at least one-third of the seats.
Al-Hindi also said he wants a committee to meet next week on administration of Gush Katif and northern Gaza, which Israel is scheduled to hand over to the PA.