Palestinian president postpones legislative elections to 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed presidential and legislative elections to September 11, 2027, citing Israeli obstruction and security concerns. The last elections were in 2006, and Hamas won Gaza in that vote. Israel has denied access to electoral officials in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.
- President Mahmoud Abbas postponed Palestinian presidential and legislative elections to September 11, 2027, canceling the original November 28 date.
- Palestinian authorities have not held a legislative election since 2006, and the Legislative Council has not met since 2007.
- Abbas called for a presidential poll on September 11, 2027.
- Palestinian authorities claim Israel denied access to electoral officials in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.
- The presidential election, long overdue, will also take place in September 2027.
- Abbas blamed Israel and the security situation for the delay.
- Fatah and Hamas leaders agreed to postpone the elections.
- Abbas has been president since 2005, continuing to govern by decree after his term expired in 2009.
- Hamas won the 2006 election and took control of Gaza.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticized Abbas' claims about obstacles to elections.
- The Palestinian Authority announced simultaneous presidential and legislative elections.
- Abbas committed to holding elections to secure France's recognition.
- The Palestinian Authority informed France that legislative elections in the occupied West Bank will be suspended for several months.
- The Palestinian presidency stated the calendar change resulted from obstacles imposed by Israeli measures.
- Palestinian officials expected US intervention for peace and funding.
- The decision followed a resolution by the PLO Executive Committee.
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