PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas has decreed the drafting of a temporary constitution to guide governance during the transitional phase toward a Palestinian state, tied to post-war elections and an international peace conference.
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas has issued a formal decree mandating the creation of a temporary constitution—a step framed as part of preparations for the eventual establishment of a Palestinian state.
According to the PA’s official news agency Wafa, the interim charter will serve as the guiding legal framework during a transitional phase, leading up to:
- General elections once the war ends.
- IDF withdrawal from Gaza.
- PA’s assumption of control over the Strip.
- An international peace conference scheduled for September, intended to push forward the two-state solution.
The decree establishes a special constitutional committee that will serve as the legal authority tasked with drafting the document.
What the Draft Will Include
The temporary constitution is expected to be anchored in:
- The Palestinian “Declaration of Independence.”
- International law and UN resolutions.
- Human rights conventions and other global agreements.
It will emphasize:
- The rule of law.
- Separation of powers.
- Protection of rights and freedoms.
- The peaceful transfer of power.
Strategic Context
Abbas’s decree comes at a moment of heightened diplomatic maneuvering, as Western nations push for a Palestinian state framework in the aftermath of the Gaza war. The move signals Ramallah’s attempt to position the PA as the legitimate governing body for a future state, while sidelining Hamas and aligning with international expectations.
