Paleostinians saw the arrest that took place in East Jerusalem as a measure to undermine Paleostinian democracy and an indication that Israel intends to ban the elections in Jerusalem.
The Israeli intelligence informed the management of St. George Hotel Jerusalem that any activity belonging to the Paleostinian Authority is banned and handed them a decision from the Israeli Minister of Public Security which bans any PA-related activity there, according to WAFA.
Fatah movement decried the arrest of the three candidates - Ashraf A’war, Nasser Qous, and Ratiba Natsha - and the ban of the presser.
Fatah movement front man Osama al-Qawasmi stated that the practices of Israel in Jerusalem reflect a fascist
...anybody you disagree with, damn them..., racist and oppressive policy.
He stressed the stance of the movement that Jerusalem is the political capital of Paleostinians.