Hussein Al Sheikh Notifies France of Palestinian Election Delay
The Palestinian Vice President Hussein Sheikh informed France that the scheduled Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28, 2026, will be postponed for several months due to the worsening political, security,, and economic conditions in the Palestinian territories. This was conveyed in a letter he sent to the French Foreign Minister, emphasizing that the conditions cited by the government for setting the election date have not materialized, and that holding the elections at this time faces obstacles related to their fairness and the freedom of participation. This postponement comes after no presidential elections have been held since 2005, and the last legislative elections took place in 2006, in which Hamas won. The delay is attributed to the ongoing Palestinian division and the difficult circumstances, as well as the lack of improvement in conditions despite previous expectations of international action and American support—expectations that have not been realized. This has led to instability in the Palestinian territories, with Palestinian officials recommending postponing the elections while maintaining dialogue to create suitable conditions.
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