Palestinian President Abbas postpones legislative elections until September 2027
On Friday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Abbas of "fooling the international community by canceling once again promised elections" as rumours of the postponement circulated.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has delayed legislative elections until September 2027, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency. Abbas issued a decree for presidential and legislative elections to be held on 11 September 2027, citing security, logistical and on-the-ground challenges. However, the Palestine Liberation Organisation's Executive Committee subsequently decided to postpone the election, citing significant changes in conditions since the announcement of the polls.
These elections were originally planned for 28 November. The European Union, including top diplomat Kaja Kallas and EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica, expressed support for the elections, emphasizing the importance of credible, inclusive and transparent elections to renew the legitimacy of Palestinian institutions. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar accused Abbas of deceiving the international community by cancelling scheduled elections. The last legislative elections were held in 2006, when Hamas defeated Fatah.
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