Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed the country's legislative elections, originally scheduled for November 2025, to September 11, 2027. The postponement was due to obstacles posed by Israeli measures and the need to establish suitable political, security, and on-the-ground conditions for free, fair, and inclusive elections.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissed Abbas' remarks, calling them a "ridiculous lie designed to evade responsibility and accountability." The Palestinian Authority has not held legislative or presidential elections since 2005-2006, after Hamas seized control of Gaza. Abbas has governed by decree since his presidential mandate expired in 2009.

The delay was also aimed at allowing time for a comprehensive Palestinian national dialogue to strengthen unity and address challenges facing the electoral process.

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