Abbas unveils Palestinian election schedule
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced the organization of new legislative and presidential elections, with the legislative elections scheduled for November 2026 and the presidential elections at the beginning of 2027. This announcement comes after a hiatus since 2006 and aims to revive the democratic process in Palestine, including increasing the number of Legislative Council members to 200 and easing candidacy requirements. The election process faces challenges related to ensuring its conduct in Jerusalem and Gaza, amidst international pressure and a political will to strengthen political participation in the country.
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