Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027
Also reported by Al Jazeera
Summary
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has delayed the planned legislative elections from next month to September 11, 2027. He also announced that the presidential election will be held on the same date, citing concerns about Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories.Key Facts
- Mahmoud Abbas postponed the Palestinian legislative elections originally scheduled for next month.
- The new date for the legislative elections is September 11, 2027.
- Abbas also set the presidential election for September 11, 2027.
- The reason given for the delay was the ongoing security situation in the Palestinian areas.
- Abbas blamed Israel for contributing to the conditions that made elections difficult to hold.
- The announcement was made on October 10, 2026.
- Mahmoud Abbas is the president of the Palestinian Authority.
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