Palestinian Authority president postpones legislative elections another year, marking 20 years without a vote

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   Palestinian Authority postpones legislative elections to 2027

   Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed legislative elections to September 11, 2027, marking 20 years without a vote. This move has drawn condemnation from internal rivals, Israel, and Western allies like France. The elections were originally set for November 2026 but were delayed due to worsening conditions.

   Why it matters

   The Palestinian Authority has not held a legislative election since 2006, when Hamas won a majority of seats. The postponement of elections has been a recurring issue, with Abbas citing worsening conditions as the reason for the delay. The move has sparked outrage among Palestinians and international critics, who argue that it undermines democratic processes and Abbas's legitimacy.

   What is confirmed

   • Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections to September 11, 2027.
   • The elections were originally set for November 2026.
   • Palestinians have not held a legislative election since 2006.
   • The postponement has drawn condemnation from internal rivals, Israel, and Western allies like France.

   What to watch next

   • The reaction of the international community to the postponement of elections
   • The impact of the postponement on Abbas's legitimacy and relations with Hamas
   • The potential for future protests or unrest in response to the delay
   Sources used for this update (19)

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   2. AP News — Palestinian factions move to delay the first legislative elections in 20 years
   3. Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: Palestinians set to delay legislative elections due to worsening conditions, letter says
   4. The New York Times — Palestinian Authority Says Elections Are to Be Postponed
   5. www.dropsitenews.com — Child killed in Gaza every 71 min for 3 years; Pentagon to livestream firing squad; Human rights jurist N....
   6. Reuters — Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027
   7. CBS News — Palestinian Authority president postpones legislative elections another year, marking 20 years without a vote
   8. The Times of Israel — Palestinians set to delay November’s legislative elections, citing worsening conditions
   9. The New York Times — Palestinian Authority Formally Delays Elections, Despite Western Pressure
   10. Al Jazeera — Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
   11. The Jerusalem Post — Palestinian elections delayed to 2027, Abbas must deliver reform
   12. The Jerusalem Post — ‘Disregarded hopes of millions’: Palestinians angered after Abbas again postpones PLC elections
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