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Palestinian Elections Likely Postponed by Mahmoud Abbas
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to postpone legislative elections initially set for November 28, with no new date announced. The move is reportedly backed by Islamic Jihad and the PFLP, amid Fatah's efforts to reconcile with Hamas.
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- 01Mahmoud Abbas is expected to postpone Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for November 28.
- 02No new date has been set for the postponed Palestinian legislative elections.
- 03Islamic Jihad and the PFLP reportedly support the postponement of the elections.
- 04Fatah is attempting to restart dialogue with Hamas and other Palestinian factions.
- 05Hamas and Islamic Jihad are excluded from elections unless they recognize the PLO and Israel.
- 06The last Palestinian legislative elections took place in 2006.
Talks in Cairo will address election organization and participation conditions, as Hamas and Islamic Jihad are excluded unless they recognize the PLO and Israel. The last legislative elections were in 2006.
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