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Palestinians Envy Israeli Democracy
(Israel Hayom) Dana Ben-Shimon - The announcement of new elections in Israel has triggered a wave of criticism against the Palestinian Authority, as social media users lambasted PA President Mahmoud Abbas, 86, for clinging to power. No presidential elections have taken place for 17 years, as Abbas repeatedly finds excuses for canceling them. Gazan commentator Faiz Abu Shamala said that the Israeli government is "disbanding in a process that is taking place with consent....I wish the Palestinians would have a fraction of what the enemy has. They topple the government, replace the prime minister and enjoy democracy. Allah gave us a president who butchered democracy, buried our dreams, and swore not to leave until he dies."