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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas postpones elections to 2027

Mahmoud Abbas has delayed Palestinian elections until 2027, extending a period of nearly two decades without a vote while Israel and Hamas argue over responsibility.

President Mahmoud Abbas pushed back the election date for his term, which was originally intended to last four years. This move extends a gap of almost twenty years without an official vote. The delay occurs amid ongoing disputes between Hamas and Israel regarding blame for the situation.

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