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Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections and sets September 2027 polls

The decision pushes back the first legislative vote since 2006, amid internal divisions, difficulties in East Jerusalem and international pressure to hold elections.

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East Jerusalem complications threaten preparations for November elections

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Palestinian factions discuss delaying the planned legislative vote

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Letter to France says legislative election will be postponed

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Israeli foreign minister criticizes Abbas over reported postponement

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Abbas postpones legislative elections and schedules September 2027 polls

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