I. Israel has not said whether it will allow voting in east Jerusalem but has expressed concern about a militant groups’ growing strength.
II. Israel and Western countries view the militant group as a terrorist group and would likely boycott any Palestinian government that includes it.
III. The dispute has taken on greater import since the start of the holy month, as Muslim worshippers have clashed with Israeli police over restrictions on gatherings.
IV. The elections and a presidential vote planned for July 31, offers a rare opportunities for the Palestinians to empower a new leadership and potentially chart a different course in their stalled, decades-long struggle for independence.