Abbas Sets Sept 2027 Election Date
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree setting the date for Palestinian presidential and legislative elections on September 11, 2027, after canceling the previous decree scheduled for November 28, 2026. The decision came following a session of the Palestine Liberation Organization's Executive Committee, which justified the postponement due to increasing political and security obstacles, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where arrangements related to the withdrawal of occupation forces and security provision have failed. Additionally, ongoing settler attacks and Israeli restrictions were cited as contributing factors. The decree also emphasized the importance of Palestinian participation in East Jerusalem, reaffirming that Jerusalem is an integral part of the State of Palestine and its capital. It called on the international community to exert pressure on Israel to remove the obstacles hindering electoral participation. The aim of the delay is to enable Palestinians to hold comprehensive national dialogue to enhance national unity and ensure free and fair elections under suitable security and political conditions.
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