PALESTINE

Mon 02 Feb 2026 4:18 pm - Jerusalem Time

Abbas sets November 1 as date for Palestinian National Council elections

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a presidential decree on Monday, stipulating that elections for the Palestinian National Council will be held on November 1, 2026.

This decision comes at a pivotal political moment aimed at reorganizing internal affairs and activating the institutions of the Palestine Liberation Organization, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.

The decree stipulated that the electoral process will include all territories of the State of Palestine, including occupied Jerusalem, in addition to diaspora areas and Palestinian presence abroad, in accordance with applicable regulations and laws.

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Abbas sets November 1 as date for Palestinian National Council elections

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