Mahmoud Abbas sets date for parliamentary elections in Palestine

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  • 02 February, 2026
  • 17:39
Mahmoud Abbas sets date for parliamentary elections in Palestine

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has scheduled parliamentary elections for November 1 of this year, Report informs via Wafa.

In this regard, a decree was issued stating that "elections should be held within and outside Palestine in a manner that ensures maximum participation of the Palestinian people... in accordance with a fully proportional system."

The document notes that it is necessary to ensure the participation of all groups of the population, including women, youth, and communities abroad.