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title: "Palestinian Presidential Decree Postpones Legislative Elections"
url: https://newscentral.site/palestinian-presidential-decree-postpones-legislative-elections/
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published: 2026-10-10T11:56:40.000Z
updated: 2026-10-10T12:42:29.724Z
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# Palestinian Presidential Decree Postpones Legislative Elections

The Palestinian presidential decree has been issued to postpone legislative elections and combine them with presidential elections in 2027. The move comes after a wave of postponements had sparked concerns among international observers and supporters of democratic processes in Palestine.

Legislative polls were originally scheduled for November 28 this year, while the presidential vote was expected to take place early next year. However, it appears that both will now be held on September 11, 2027, as announced by Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas through a presidential decree issued over the weekend.

The decision has been met with skepticism and criticism from some quarters, including Israel's foreign minister who accused Abbas of attempting to fool the international community by delaying the legislative polls. This move is seen as significant given the strong advocacy for democratic processes in Palestine from the global community.

The implications of this development are being closely watched, particularly in light of the international community's calls for greater transparency and accountability in Palestinian politics. As details emerge, it will be essential to assess how this change might impact the country's path towards more representative governance.

The postponement of legislative and presidential elections in Palestine to 2027 has been met with skepticism from international leaders, who view it as a reversal of promises made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has expressed his disappointment on social media platform X, accusing the president of deceiving the global community once again. According to Saar's posts, the Palestinian Authority is not held accountable for its actions despite allegations of corruption. This criticism comes as part of broader international pressure on the PA to implement reforms.

The delay in elections may also be linked to a "national dialogue" agreed upon by Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas ahead of November polls. Sources indicate that these groups are seeking to postpone the vote, while earlier this month, top official Jibril Rajoub hinted at the same possibility when speaking with reporters.

The Palestinian Authority's legislative and presidential elections have been postponed until September 2027. This decision comes as some factions seek to delay the vote. According to sources, these groups believe that holding presidential elections first would address many of the underlying issues.

The last time the Palestinian territories held legislative elections was in 2006, when Hamas secured a significant victory over Fatah, which dominates the Palestinian Authority. The outcome led to a bitter dispute between the two factions, with Hamas eventually seizing control of the Gaza Strip and creating a territorial divide between Fatah's stronghold in the West Bank and Hamas's rule in Gaza.

The Palestinian Legislative Council has not met since 2007, while President Abbas's term expired in 2009. However, he has maintained power through decrees, including one signed in June that called for presidential elections to take place at the beginning of 2027.

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Source: [France 24 English](https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261010-palestinian-president-abbas-postpones-legislative-elections-to-september-2027)  
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