Abbas postpones Palestinian elections to September 2027
Le Monde in English's headline. Reported by Le Monde in English, South China Morning Post, Al Jazeera English, DW News, France 24, Euronews and 4 more.
What the sources say, in brief
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections, which were due in November 2026, and called presidential and legislative polls for September 11, 2027, according to South China Morning Post, Middle East Eye and Al Jazeera English. The South China Morning Post said Abbas blamed Israel and the security situation for the delay, and Le Monde in English said the presidency blamed obstacles imposed by Israel. The Jerusalem Post cited Israeli military attacks, settlement expansion, settler violence, movement restrictions and withheld revenues as reasons. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Abbas of fooling the international community, Euronews reported. The story is developing.
Key points
- Abbas postponed legislative elections due November 2026 until September 11, 2027, according to South China Morning Post and Middle East Eye.
- Abbas also called a presidential poll for the same September 2027 date, Al Jazeera English reported.
- The presidency blamed obstacles imposed by Israel for the delay, Le Monde in English said.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Abbas of fooling the international community, Euronews reported.
What we know
- Abbas issued a decree on Saturday postponing legislative elections, according to Middle East Eye and South China Morning Post.
- The decree calls for simultaneous presidential and legislative elections on September 11, 2027, according to Middle East Eye.
- Al-Monitor said the postponement confirmed widespread speculation that the elections would be delayed again.
What happens next
- Joint presidential and legislative elections are set for September 11, 2027, according to the decree reported by several outlets.
Sources differ: The Jerusalem Post lists several reasons for the postponement, while the South China Morning Post and DW News cite mainly Israeli measures and security obstacles.
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Abbas postpones Palestinian elections to September 2027. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections, which were due in November 2026, and called presidential and legislative polls for September 11, 2027, according to South China Morning Post, Middle East Eye and Al Jazeera English. The South China Morning Post said Abbas blamed Israel and the security situation for the delay, and Le Monde in English said the presidency blamed obstacles imposed by Israel. The Jerusalem Post cited Israeli military attacks, settlement expansion, settler violence, movement restrictions and withheld revenues as reasons. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Abbas of fooling the international community, Euronews reported. The story is developing. Covered by 10 publications. Le Monde in English: Abbas postpones Palestinian elections to September 2027. South China Morning Post: Palestinian leader Abbas postpones elections to September 2027. Al Jazeera English: Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027. DW News: Palestinian president postpones elections until late 2027. France 24: Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027. Euronews: Palestinian President Abbas postpones legislative elections until September 2027. Middle East Eye: Palestinian president postpones legislative elections until 2027. The Jerusalem Post: Palestinian Authority President Abbas postpones November legislative elections until late 2027. The Globe and Mail: Palestinian President postpones elections, sets presidential poll for September, 2027. Al-Monitor: Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027.
Who is covering it
- Le Monde in English France Abbas postpones Palestinian elections to September 2027 Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed both legislative and presidential elections until September of next year, his office said Saturday. The presidency blamed the delay on obstacles imposed by Israel. 10 Oct · Tier 2
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Palestinian leader Abbas postpones elections to September 2027 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027, and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay. Abbas’ decree cited “obstacles posed by 10 Oct · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027 November 2026 vote delayed; joint presidential and legislative elections set for next year, president says in decree. 10 Oct · Tier 2
- DW News Germany Palestinian president postpones elections until late 2027 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas previously committed to holding legislative elections in November 2026. He said that due to "obstacles posed by Israeli measures" the vote would be pushed back until late next year. 10 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027, and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay. Our correspondent in Jerusalem Noga Ta 10 Oct · Tier 2
- Euronews France Palestinian President Abbas postpones legislative elections until September 2027 On Friday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Abbas of "fooling the international community by canceling once again promised elections" as rumours of the postponement circulated. 10 Oct · Tier 3
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom Palestinian president postpones legislative elections until 2027 Palestinian president postpones legislative elections until 2027 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree on Saturday cancalling legislative elections due to take place on 28 November 2026 and calling for simultaneous presidential and legislative elections to be held on 11 September 2027, 10 Oct · Tier 3
- The Jerusalem Post Israel Palestinian Authority President Abbas postpones November legislative elections until late 2027 Israeli military attacks, settlement expansion, settler violence, restrictions on freedom of movement, and the withholding of Palestinian revenues were cited as reasons for the election postponement. 10 Oct · Tier 3
- The Globe and Mail Canada Palestinian President postpones elections, sets presidential poll for September, 2027 There had been serious doubts that the Palestinian Authority vote would go ahead next month 10 Oct · Tier 3
- Al-Monitor United States Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027 Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections to September next year, official media said, confirming widespread speculation that they would be delayed once again. The first legislative elections since 2006, which the international community has strongly advocated f 10 Oct · Tier 3
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