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Abbas postpones long-awaited Palestinian elections until 2027

Palestinian parliamentary and presidential elections have been postponed yet again - this time from next month to September next year. Reason given include Israeli restrictions, Jewish settlements and the security situation in the Gaza Strip.

October 12, 2026 at 08:29

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