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- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed legislative elections for November 28, 2026.
- France urged Abbas to hold the vote and offered European Union observers.
- Fatah officials doubt the election can proceed because Israel blocks ballot boxes to Gaza.
- Hamas announced it will take part and is negotiating a coalition with groups including Mohammad Dahlan.
- Abbas condemned the U.S. visa ban, urged its lift, and warned settlement expansion threatens Palestinian existence.