Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh attributed the postponement to deteriorating security and the failure of U.S. commitments under a Trump peace initiative, specifically citing the non-release of $7B in Palestinian funds held by Israel. The Palestinian territories have not held legislative elections since 2006, when Hamas defeated Fatah. President Abbas has remained in office since January 2005, extending his rule 17 years beyond the expiration of his original four year term in 2009.
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President Abbas Schedules Palestinian Elections for Sept 11 2027
Geopolitics11 days ago
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree to void the legislative elections previously planned for Nov 28 2026. The official order establishes Sept 11 2027 as the new date for both legislative and presidential votes, according to the state news agency. This action follows days of conflicting reports from officials who suggested the polls would only be delayed by a few months due to regional instability.
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