Palestinian president schedules parliamentary elections for November 28

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree to hold parliamentary elections on November 28, 2026. The Palestinian leader's directive was reported by the WAFA agency.

The decree contains a call to Palestinians "in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip to participate in free and direct parliamentary elections to elect members of the Palestinian Legislative Council." It is noted that the president's decision "is aimed at strengthening the foundations of democracy and completing the electoral process that has begun in the State of Palestine."

It is also noted that the date of the presidential elections, scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, "will be determined later in accordance with the law."