Half of the 132 members of parliament will be elected according to lists, with the candidates at the top of the lists entering the parliament in proportion to the number of votes their parties received. Higher places on the lists give a better chance of election -- meaning the insertion of oldtimers would push some of the younger leaders out of contention.
The other half of the parliament will be elected by districts.
Former West Bank security chief Jibril Rajoub and Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan joined Barghouti in his new party, Fatah leaders said, adding weight to the list. Dahlan, however, said the rebels are still loyal to Fatah -- indicating that their real goal is to take over the party.
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