Official Observer Delegation for January 9 Palestinian Presidential Election

The U.S. Delegation will visit polling sites, meet with senior Israeli and Palestinian officials and prior to departing, will make an assessment of the election process. The Delegation’s visit will demonstrate that the U.S. is fully committed to a free, fair election process that produces a credible result. This outcome will require close coordination between Israel and the Palestinians, and we are working with both parties to support successful administration of the election. We recognize the extent of Israeli and Palestinian cooperative efforts during the period leading to the elections. We hope that this cooperation will continue and will lead to further steps toward realization of the President’s vision of two states living side by side in peace and security.