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Abbas Postpones Legislative Elections, Sets 2027 Presidential Vote

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 2:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections and scheduled presidential elections for September 11, 2027 by decree.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Abbas is deceiving the community by postponing the vote.
Fatah secretary-general Jibril Rajoub said holding presidential elections first would solve part of the problem.
Hamas and other factions agreed to dialogue before elections, citing Israel’s refusal of access to East Jerusalem and Gaza.

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections and scheduled presidential elections for September 11, 2027 by decree.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Abbas is deceiving the community by postponing the vote.
Fatah secretary-general Jibril Rajoub said holding presidential elections first would solve part of the problem.
Hamas and other factions agreed to dialogue before elections, citing Israel’s refusal of access to East Jerusalem and Gaza.