Israeli and Palestinian officials are set to sign deals to facilitate the Palestinian presidential elections in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem.

Palestinian sources say Israel has promised to ease some restrictions for Palestinians to participate in the elections on January the 9th. They say the Israeli army would gradually withdraw from some areas of the occupied territories, with the aim of aiding a smooth election. The two sides have also agreed to set up three liaison offices at checkpoints to solve any problems that emerge.