Zuheir al-Khatib, a 57-year-old doctor from Bethlehem, was more optimistic. While he has repeatedly said he would not seek another term as president, he has not groomed a successor. REUTERS/Mohamad TorokmanThe European Union welcomed the election announcement. Parliamentary elections are to be held on May 22, followed by a presidential vote on July 31. The EU stands ready to engage with relevant actors to support the electoral process.
the people of the country have voted on presidential elections, though they do not want to.
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