Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 10, 2026

From France 24

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027, and called ‌a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the ⁠delay.

Reported by France 24, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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