Abbas Postpones Palestinian Elections to September 2027, Citing Israeli Measures
On Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced a decree that delays the legislative elections originally planned for next month, rescheduling them to September 11, 2027. This decree also mandates a presidential election on the same date. Abbas explained that the postponement was due to Israeli actions and the prevailing security conditions in the Palestinian territories. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that the decree highlighted "obstacles posed by Israeli measures" and emphasized the necessity for appropriate political, security, and on-the-ground conditions to ensure "free, fair and inclusive elections." It urged Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza to participate in the voting process. Since 2005-2006, no elections have been held in Palestinian territories, following Hamas's takeover of Gaza.
Key facts
- Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections that were due next month.
- The new date for legislative elections is September 11, 2027.
- A presidential poll was called for the same date of September 11, 2027.
- Abbas blamed Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay.
- The decree cited "obstacles posed by Israeli measures" and the need for suitable political, security and on-the-ground conditions.
- The decree called for "free, fair and inclusive elections," per the official Palestinian news agency WAFA.
- Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza were called on to vote.
- No legislative or presidential elections have been held since 2005-2006, after which Hamas seized control of Gaza.
Entities
Artists
- Mahmoud Abbas
Institutions
- Hamas
- WAFA
Locations
- Jerusalem
- West Bank
- Gaza
- Israel