The Carter Center calls on the Israeli authorities to respect the rights of Palestinians in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem, to participate in the upcoming elections. Palestinians must be allowed the fundamental freedoms of assembly and expression as well as the right to vote, participate in civic affairs, and stand as candidates in the upcoming elections. The Center stated that the Israeli Police banning an electoral event planned by the Palestinian civil society organizations in East Jerusalem affirms the concerns of Palestinians that the Israeli authorities will prevent the Palestinians in East Jerusalem from fully participating in the elections. For further details, click here