Palestinian Elections Likely Postponed to 2027 Amid Factional Disputes
Officials said political, security and logistical obstacles made free and fair voting impossible, and factions agreed to keep consulting on a new date.
- Palestinian Vice President Hussein informed France on October 9 that legislative elections originally scheduled for November 28, 2026, are postponed to September 2027 due to worsening conditions throughout the Palestinian territories.
- Officials cited the failure of anticipated security and economic improvements, specifically the release of nearly $7 billion in funds withheld by Israel, as primary reasons for the delay.
- The Palestinian Authority has not held elections since 2005-06, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has ruled by decree since 2009 amid a loss of control in Gaza to Hamas.
- France's foreign ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said it is essential for elections to take place, hailing the launch of a European mission to observe the process.
- Abbas set a new date of September 11, 2027, for legislative and presidential elections, though officials recommend continuing internal dialogue to prepare necessary conditions before the vote.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has canceled legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026, and set September 11, 2027, as the date for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. The decision was announced by presidential decree. The Palestine Liberation Organization’s executive committee approved the postponement. The reason given was the deteriorating conditions in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Accor…
Because of the poor security situation, President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the ballot for another year. France is pushing for the election – it was a condition for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the presidential and parliamentary elections to September 11, 2027 by decree today.
Palestinian leader Abbas postpones elections to September 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027, and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay. Abbas’ decree cited “obstacles posed by Israeli measures” and the need to establish suitable political, security and on-the-ground conditions for “free, fair and inclusive elections”, the o…
Abbas postpones Palestinian elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027 and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay. Abbas’ decree cited “obstacles posed by Israeli measures” and the need to establish suitable political, security and on-the-ground conditions for “free, fair and inclusive elections”, the off…
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