Tag: Mahmoud Abbas
Palestine Set for November 2026 Legislative Elections to Renew Democratic Institutions
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas confirmed Monday that parliamentary elections and the Palestinian National Council vote will be held simultaneously on November 1, 2026, as part of a historic electoral reform aimed at broadening democratic representation. On the other hand, presidential elections are scheduled for 2027, according to a presidential decree signed by Abbas and backed […]
June 16, 2026
Palestinians Successfully Hold Municipal Vote After 20 Years
Long-delayed municipal elections proceed without major incidents, with uneven turnout and logistical constraints.
April 26, 2026
Gaza, West Bank Hold First Municipal Votes in Years
First Gaza vote in 20 years coincides with West Bank elections under occupation and political constraints.
April 25, 2026
Palestine to Hold Presidential Elections Within a Year After Gaza War Ends
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Friday that presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in Palestine within a year after the end of the war in Gaza. RELATED: Hamas approves hostage release and announces readiness to negotiate an end to the war in Gaza Abbas confirmed that he has instructed the relevant bodies to […]
October 4, 2025
The Gaza Genocide is Among the Most Terrifying Events of the Last Two Centuries: Abbas
Israel has killed and injured over 220,000 Palestinians, the majority of whom are unarmed children, women and the elderly. On Thusday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of committing “a war of genocide” on Gaza, saying these crimes will be recorded in “the pages of international conscience as one of the most horrific chapters of […]
September 25, 2025
Palestinian President Abbas To Address the UN Assembly via Video
Only Israel, the U.S., Paraguay, Nauru and Palau voted against the decision. On Friday, the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved allowing Palestine to participate by videoconference in the 80th session of the Assembly, which begins next week. The measure passed with 145 votes in favor and only five against. RELATED: Luxembourg to Recognize State of […]
September 19, 2025
Solving Palestinian Issue Key to Ending Regional Escalation: Abbas
It is past time for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, UN Secretary Guterres said. In his speech to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed annually on Nov. 29, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said resolving the Palestinian issue through resolutions of international legitimacy is the only way to de-escalate regional tensions […]
