Abbas and Netanyahu Turn to Elections to Solidify Control

Analysis by Yousef Munayyer looking at Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu use of anticipated 2019 elections to consolidate power, rather than fostering democratic legitimacy. The piece gives a background on the Palestinian and Israeli elections and covers Abbas' controversial decision to dissolve the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), the threat of indictments against Netanyahu, and the overall use of elections to quell domestic political and legal challenges. This source is valuable for research on democracy in the Middle East, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli domestic politics, Palestinian politics, and the Palestinian Authority.