Abbas announces November 28 legislative elections for Palestine, first in nearly 20 years

Abbas Calls First Palestinian Legislative Elections in Two Decades for November 28

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced legislative elections for November 28, the first since Hamas's 2006 win shattered Palestinian unity for two decades. The vote faces deep uncertainty over Hamas participation, Israel's cooperation on East Jerusalem, and Gaza's near-total destruction.

Palestinian President Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called parliamentary elections for November 28, the first since 2006, with presidential elections planned for early next year. While some Palestinians hope the vote will bring change, ongoing conflict, political divisions and uncertainty over voting in occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem cast doubt on whether the elections can take place. TRT World’s Nizar Sadawi has the story.

Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years.

Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years

President Mahmoud Abbas has declared Palestinian parliamentary elections will be held in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in November.

Palestinian President Abbas declares Nov 28 as date for first legislative elections since 2006

According to the news agency Wafa, President Abbas issued a presidential decree setting Saturday, November 28, 2026, as the date for holding legislative elections across all Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

First time since 2006: Abbas calls for PA election on November 28

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas issues a decree scheduling legislative elections for November 28, marking the first parliamentary vote since 2006.

Palestine is on the ballot

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First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that legislative elections will be held in late November, the first in 20 years. As Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports, the Palestinian Authority has been under international pressure to demonstrate its legitimacy. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body amid Israel ceasefire, disarmament still a question

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007 after winning legislative elections the previous year. Since a ceasefire took effect in Gaza last October between Hamas and Israel,...

Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah [] The post Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Date set for Knesset elections

The date of the dissolution of the Knesset will be July 17, meaning that the elections will be held on October 27.

Palestinian President Emphasizes Priority of Consolidating Gaza Ceasefire, Aid Delivery

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Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls - explainer

Election season in Israel has officially begun, and the 25th Knesset will become the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

Israel to Hold General Elections on October 27

The Knesset will hold its next general elections on October 27, as announced by MK Ofir Katz on Sunday, marking the first time in nearly 40 years that elections have been called on the legally stipulated date and the first time in over half a century that an Israeli government has completed its full four-year []

Israel to hold Knesset elections on October 27. Will PM Benjamin Netanyahu get another term?

While the country continues with its military operations in Lebanon, Israel announced on Sunday that the general elections will take place on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eyeing another term in the office. This will be the first since 1988 when elections are happening in Israel following a complete four-year term.

Israel elections to be held on Oct. 27: parliament

JERUSALEM (AFP) -- Israel will hold national elections on Oct. 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted. The Knesset, as parliament is known, is set to end its current term on July 17, allowing the ruling coalition to complete a full four-year term for the first time in decades. Since the current Knesset is expected to serve its full term and the next ge

Calls for state inquiry as Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7

Israelis called on Thursday for a state commission of inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as the country marked 1,000 days since the deadliest event in its history, which triggered the war in Gaza.A series of sombre commemorations were being held across the country, as well as protests against the government's handling of events during and after the attack.The first began at 6:29 am (0329 GMT) -- the exact time at which the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas launched its assault on Israel.

Israel Sets October 27 Election Date as Netanyahu Government Completes Full Term

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, [] The post Israel Sets October 27 Election Date as Netanyahu Government Completes Full Term appeared first on The Media Line.

Israel sets October 27 election after full four-year term in power

Israel sets October 27 election after full four-year term in power

Israel to hold elections on 27 October in what is seen as referendum on Netanyahu leadership

Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law to hold national elections. The Knesset is set to end its current term on 17 July.

Israel to hold regular parliamentary elections on October 27

These would be Israel’s first parliamentary elections to be held on schedule since 1988

Israel Elections to be Held on October 27: Parliament

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership since the Gaza war erupted. The Knesset, as parliament is known, is set to end its current term on July 17, allowing []...Click to read more

Israeli regime to hold regular Parl. elections on October 27

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Elections to the Israeli regime’s Knesset will be held on October 27, 2026.

New Syrian parl’t meets for 1st time in Damascus

Syria’s new parliament convened for the first time on Sunday, 19 months after ​rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad, a milestone in the country’s political transition ‌despite the chamber’s current limited powers. Sharaa, in a speech at parliament in Damascus, told lawmakers to “make this council a model of responsibility and competence” [] The post New Syrian parl’t meets for 1st time in Damascus appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Israel To Hold Elections On Oct 27 As Netanyahu Completes Full Four-Year Term

Israel sets its first on-schedule general election in nearly four decades as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for a high-stakes electoral battle shaped by war, security and political...

Hamas ends two decades of civilian governance in Gaza

* A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave’s day-to-day governance. The Palestinian group Hamas has announced the dissolution of the body that has governed Gaza for nearly two decades, paving the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule in the war-ravaged, besieged territory. The move on Monday marks [] The post Hamas ends two decades of civilian governance in Gaza appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Israeli election date set for Oct. 27

The current Knesset will be the first to complete a full term since the 11th Knesset, which served between 1984 to 1988.

Palestinian man killed by Israeli gunfire during military raid west of Salfit

SALFIT, June 25 (YPA) – A Palestinian man was killed by Israeli gunfire on Thursday in the village of Sarta, west of Salfit. Palestinian sources reported that Mustafa Taha Mustafa al-Khatib, 32, was killed after Israeli forces stormed his home and opened fire on him directly. The incident comes amid continued Israeli military incursions into []

Hamas bubarkan badan pentadbiran Gaza

GAZA: Pergerakan Islam Palestin, Hamas pada Isnin mengumumkan pembubaran badan yang mentadbir Semenanjung Gaza selama hampir dua dekad, sekali gus membuka laluan kepada sebuah jawatankuasa teknokrat untuk mengambil alih pentadbiran awam. Langkah itu menandakan perubahan politik yang besar bagi Hamas, yang mentadbir Gaza sejak pejuangnya mengambil alih wilayah itu daripada pergerakan Fatah pada 2007 selepas ... Read more The post Hamas bubarkan badan pentadbiran Gaza appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

It's Official: Palestine Has Changed U.S. Politics

It's Official: Palestine Has Changed U.S. Politics

Israel’s election will be held on October 27, coalition head says

Israel’s election will be held on October 27, coalition head says

Head of Higher Committee postpones inaugural session of Syria’s People’s Assembly

Damascus, July 5 (SANA) Head of the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections Mohammad Taha al-Ahmad has issued a decision postponing the inaugural session of Syria’s People’s Assembly until a date to be announced later. The inaugural session had been scheduled to mark the beginning of the new legislative term for the People’s Assembly. On []

Netanyahu's last stand? What to know about Israel's 2026 election

Who are the key players, when will it be held and how do Israeli elections work?

Hamas dissolves Gaza government amid push for progress on stalled peace plan

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its de facto government in Gaza, signalling its willingness to transfer authority to a group of Palestinian technocrats.

Israel announces killing 4 Hamas members in Gaza

ALBAWABA - The Israeli Army announced Wednesday the killing of four Hamas members in an attack in the Gaza Strip...