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Abbas announces presidential election for early 2027

Mahmoud Abbas says presidential elections will be held in early 2027 and legislative polls in November 2026.

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that presidential elections will be held in early 2027, with legislative elections scheduled for November 2026. The announcement marks a potential political shift in the Palestinian territories, which have not held national elections since 2006. No further details on candidate eligibility or voting procedures have been released. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between Fatah and Hamas over political legitimacy.
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