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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.
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Le Monde
· Jul 9, 2026
Abbas announces November 28 legislative elections for Palestine, first in nearly 20 years
The long-delayed vote would mark the first legislative elections since Hamas' 2006 victory, as President Mahmoud Abbas faces mounting pressure to restore the legitimacy of Palestinian institutions.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
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.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
Presiden Muda keluar undi awal, mahu beri sokongan pada calon
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The West Australian
· Jul 9, 2026
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.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 28, 2026
Likud schedules primaries for August 4
While the party has reached a consensus regarding the date of the primaries, there is still contention about how many candidates PM Netanyahu could personally select.
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Related coverage for "First time since 2006: Abbas calls for PA election on November 28": Le Monde — Abbas announces November 28 legislative elections for Palestine, first in nearly 20 years. The Eastern Herald — Abbas Calls First Palestinian Legislative Elections in Two Decades for November 28. Al Jazeera — Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28. Utusan Malaysia — Presiden Muda keluar undi awal, mahu beri sokongan pada calon. The West Australian — Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years. Arutz Sheva — Likud schedules primaries for August 4