Palestinian elections postponed again
Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh announced that both the legislative and presidential elections will be postponed. The legislative election, originally scheduled for 28 November, may now take place in September 2027. Al Sheikh attributed the delay to deteriorating conditions in the Palestinian territories.
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Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh said the legislative election scheduled for 28 November will be postponed, possibly until September 2027, according to Reuters, which cited a letter outlining the decision. The presidential election, which had already been delayed, will also be pushed back. Al Sheikh attributed the postponement to worsening conditions throughout the Palestinian territories, but did not provide specific details about the security or logistical obstacles involved. This postponement continues a pattern of delayed Palestinian elections. Legislative polls have not been held since 2006.
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