Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027
Summary
Mahmoud Abbas has postponed Palestinian legislative elections until September 11, 2027 and called a presidential vote for the same date, citing Israeli restrictions, violence and security conditions. In a separate Reuters item, Donald Trump again criticized Norway after the Nobel Peace Prize went to Navi Pillay.
Key Points
- Mahmoud Abbas postponed Palestinian legislative elections and scheduled a presidential poll for September 11, 2027.
- The decree cited Israeli military actions, settlement expansion, movement restrictions, tax revenue withholding and poor conditions in Gaza as obstacles to voting.
- The postponement follows consultations with Palestinian factions and comes amid doubts over whether elections could proceed as planned.
- In another Reuters story, Donald Trump attacked Norway after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navi Pillay.
