First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
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First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
De Palestijnse president Mahmoud Abbas heeft per decreet besloten dat begin 2027, na meer dan twee decennia, weer presidentsverkiezingen gehouden moeten worden. Dat schrijft het Palestijnse persbureau Wafa, zonder te benoemen of de hoogbejaarde Abbas zelf ook weer wil meedoen.
Presidential and legislative elections haven't taken place in the Palestinian territories for twenty years due to war and occupation, with veteran President Mahmoud Abbas ruling by decree.