Updated

Former Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan's faction announced it will join Hamas and Islamic Jihad on a unified electoral list for upcoming Palestinian legislative elections, in a move that could challenge President Mahmoud Abbas's dominance. Palestinian officials told the Associated Press that talks were underway to formalize the joint 'national list,' though it remains unclear whether the slate will receive final approval or whether the vote will even take place. Dahlan, a businessman with close ties to the UAE who was long estranged from Fatah leadership, represents a significant political realignment that could reshape Palestinian politics ahead of the planned November election.