EU regrets Palestinian decision to postpone elections
BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The European Union regrets the decision by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to postpone legislative and presidential elections by almost a year, the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement on Wednesday. • The Palestinian legislative elections were originally scheduled on November 28 while the presidential election was due to take place in early…
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has postponed elections for the third time, causing concern over the legitimacy of the governing body. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had announced the polls in July, but the vote was delayed once again, this time to 11 September 2027. Analysts suggest that logistical issues in Gaza and the West Bank, coupled with tension between Fatah and Hamas, contributed to the postponement.
A surprising alliance between Hamas and the faction of former Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan, which threatens Fatah's dominance, played a significant role. The coalition, composed of major opposition forces and independents, aimed to unite Palestinian political players and negotiate political issues before the upcoming polls. However, the deep-rooted struggle for power and influence in Palestinian politics remains.
Abbas, pressured by international expectations for reform, announced the elections in response to external pressure. However, the timing did not align with the ground realities, with Gaza still in ruins and the West Bank facing economic and political challenges.
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