Palestinian Authority Says Legislative Elections Will Be Postponed

Palestinian Authority Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh told France that legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026, would be postponed. In an October 8 letter, he said expected political, security and economic conditions had not materialized, creating obstacles to inclusive participation and a fair vote. Officials recommended moving the election by several months, with the first half of September 2027 proposed as a possible new timeframe. Logistical and security difficulties in Gaza and the West Bank also weigh on preparations. Mahmoud Abbas has yet to issue a formal decree