According to a report, hamas, a sunni muslim authority considers Israel to be the main front of jihad, though termed nationalist they may have a supercilious directive. Reportedly, an exchange of fire between Israel and hamas in May resulted in atleast 15 deaths including three hamas leaders.
According to reports, hamas who took over Gaza in 2007 and have a presence in Samaria were involved in palestinian residents of east Jerusalem being urged to boycott municipal elections. Reportedly, the majority of muslim residents of east Jerusalem lived there during the jordanian occupation and haven’t since voted in Israeli elections. According to a report, as israeli permanent residents they are allowed to vote in local but not national elections.