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Palestinian Authority Sets Presidential Elections for 2027, First Since 2005
President Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinian Authority will hold presidential elections in 2027. He is also expected to call legislative council elections for November 2026.
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President Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinian Authority will hold presidential elections in 2027, the first since 2005. Abbas made the announcement through the PA's official WAFA news agency. The same report stated that he is expected to issue a decree calling for elections to the PA's legislative council in November 2026.
He spoke at the 8th General Conference of Fatah held in Ramallah in May 2026.
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