Palestinian president postpones elections until late 2027

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections that had been expected in November 2026 until late 2027. He cited obstacles caused by Israeli measures, delaying the vote by roughly a year.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas previously committed to holding legislative elections in November 2026. He said that due to "obstacles ⁠posed by Israeli measures" the vote would be pushed back until late next year.

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