Rights groups have accused both of suppressing political opposition. While he has repeatedly said he would not seek another term as president, he has not groomed a successor. Both sides have been unwilling to cede power and compromise  and its not clear whether attitudes have changed. It retained control of the territory despite an Israeli-Egyptian blockade. While President-elect Joe Biden is likely to take a more balanced approach, he is expected to direct his attention first to more urgent foreign policy issues, such as the Iran nuclear deal.
The blockade did not allow an easy election.
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    :polarity -)
The blockade did not allow an easy election .
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