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Abbas postpones Palestinian elections to September 2027
Palestinians have not voted nationally since 2005–06. France, which pressed for the vote as part of its recognition of Palestine, said it was essential the elections take place.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas cancelled legislative elections due in November and set 11 September 2027 for both presidential and legislative votes, blaming Israeli measures and conditions in Gaza.
The decree cited Israeli military operations, settlement expansion, settler violence, movement restrictions and Israel's withholding of Palestinian tax revenues, The Times of Israel and Reuters reported.
It also pointed to conditions in Gaza, the incomplete Israeli withdrawal, slow reconstruction and the absence of international stabilisation forces.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad backed the delay. Israel's foreign minister accused Abbas of deceiving the international community.
Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi told France 24 on 15 October the delay was a terrible disappointment.
Voiceslayer 1
will enable the Palestinian leadership to champion its people's legitimate aspirationsPascal Confavreux, French foreign ministry spokesperson · The Times of Israel
ridiculous lie designed to evade responsibility and accountabilityGideon Sa'ar, Israeli foreign minister · The Times of Israel
What nextlayer 2
Sat 11 Sep 2027
New date for presidential and legislative elections.
Source: The Times of Israel
Sources
- The Times of Israel / Reuters, 10 Oct 2026
- France 24, 15 Oct 2026
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