Palestinian president postpones legislative elections until 2027

Palestinian president postpones legislative elections until 2027 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree on Saturday cancalling legislative elections due to take place on 28 November 2026 and calling for simultaneous presidential and legislative elections to be held on 11 September 2027, according to Wafa news. "The decree follows a decision by the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and consultations with Palestinian factions and political forces, which resulted in a nati