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Abbas Reaffirms Nov. 28 Palestinian Elections, Registration Opens
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- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed plans for legislative elections on November 28 in the West Bank and Gaza.
- Central Election Commission opened candidate-list registration Saturday at Al-Bireh and Deir al-Balah.
- Registration will close on October 7 after a twelve-day filing period.
- The United States will deny visas to Palestinian officials for the UN meeting, Abbas called it unlawful.
- Hamas announced it will run and negotiate a coalition with Fatah leader Mohammad Dahlan.