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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In -100 BC, Julius Caesar, Roman politician and general (died 44 BC) was born. In 1924, Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 1999, Rajendra Kumar, Indian actor (born 1921) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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.
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years.
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.
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 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.
The Tribune
· Jul 10, 2026
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.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 6, 2026
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,...
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Related coverage for "Palestinian President Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years": Al Jazeera — Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28. The Eastern Herald — Abbas Calls First Palestinian Legislative Elections in Two Decades for November 28. Le Monde — Abbas announces November 28 legislative elections for Palestine, first in nearly 20 years. The West Australian — Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years. The Tribune — Palestinian President Abbas declares Nov 28 as date for first legislative elections since 2006. South China Morning Post — Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body amid Israel ceasefire, disarmament still a question