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Mahmoud Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections another year

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu
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What happened

Abbas has served as president since 2005 and delayed several presidential and legislative elections throughout his tenure.

Key facts

  • Abbas has served as president since 2005 and delayed several presidential and legislative elections throughout his tenure.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:04:29 UTC.

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  1. Palestinian president Abbas postpones legislative elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027

  2. Mahmoud Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections another year

  3. Abbas delays Palestinian elections to 2027, marking 20 years without a vote

  4. Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027

  5. Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027

  6. Mahmoud Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections another year

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