Palestinian Authority to hold presidential elections in 2027, Mahmoud Abbas says
The Palestinian Authority is set to hold presidential elections in 2027, as announced by President Mahmoud Abbas. The elections are part of a broader effort to revitalize the Palestinian political landscape. Abbas is also expected to issue a decree calling for legislative council elections in November 2026.
- ▪The Palestinian Authority will hold presidential elections in 2027.
- ▪President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to issue a decree for legislative council elections in November 2026.
- ▪The legislative council elections are scheduled to take place before the presidential elections.
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Palestinian Authority to hold presidential elections in 2027, Mahmoud Abbas saysThe report also mentioned that Abbas is expected to issue a decree calling for elections to the PA's legislative council, which are scheduled for November 2026.Follow us on GooglePALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026.(photo credit: MOHAMAD TOROKMAN/REUTERS)
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