Palestinian president Abbas postpones legislative, presidential elections to September 2027– www.france24.com

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday decreed that presidential and legislative elections both be held on September 11, 2027, postponing the previously scheduled legislative polls, according to official Palestinian media.

“Abbas issued a presidential decree on Saturday calling for simultaneous presidential and legislative elections to be held on September 11, 2027,” his office said in a statement published by the Wafa news agency.

The legislative polls, which the international community has strongly advocated for, had been due to take place on November 28 this year, while a presidential vote had been expected in early 2027.

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A day earlier, Israel‘s foreign minister accused Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas of “fooling the international community” by planning to postpone upcoming legislative polls, as indications of a delay multiplied.

“Mahmoud Abbas is fooling the international community by cancelling once again promised elections,” Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar wrote on X.

“They keep deceiving. Consequences? Not for the corrupt PA!” he added.