Parliamentary elections are to be held on May 22, followed by a presidential vote on July 31. REUTERS/Mohamad TorokmanThe European Union welcomed the election announcement. He won in 2005 but his term was only meant to last four years. The EU stands ready to engage with relevant actors to support the electoral process. Zuheir al-Khatib, a 57-year-old doctor from Bethlehem, was more optimistic.
The EU will not support the election.
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