Abbas delays Palestinian legislative elections to 2027
The Palestinian president has pushed back a vote planned for November 2026, moving it into next year by decree. Public reaction has followed the postponement.
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What happened
President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed the Palestinian legislative elections that had been scheduled for November 2026. Palestinians have responded to the delay, with some asking who will represent them.
Why it matters
Palestinians have voiced concern about who will represent them in the meantime.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 10:18 AM ET: Abbas decreed that the Palestinian legislative elections are postponed to September 2027, with joint presidential and legislative elections set for next year.
- Oct 11, 1:09 PM ET: Palestinians reacted to the decision to postpone the legislative elections.
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