Mahmoud Abbas

The first round of reconciliation talks between Hamas and Fatah in Cairo ended without results, as Hamas balked at Fatah's demand to recognize Israel.

Mohammed Dahlan slammed PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for postponing Palestinian elections, accusing him of systemic corruption and deceiving French President Emmanuel Macron.

Hussein al-Sheikh has informed France that Palestinian legislative elections, initially set for November 2026, will be postponed by several months due to worsening conditions.

Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for November 28 have been postponed due to organizational hurdles in Gaza and East Jerusalem, alongside ongoing factional talks in Cairo.

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas addressed a UN General Assembly side event via video, calling for 2027 to mark the end of the Israeli occupation and the transition to statehood.

Interfaith groups launched a 100-meter memorial shroud at the UN in New York featuring names of Palestinian children, coinciding with the UN General Assembly.

The United States has denied entry visas to Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian delegation for the UN General Assembly, marking the second consecutive year Washington has blocked their physical attendance.

Senior PA officials emphasize that elections for the Legislative Council are expected to take place at the end of November, but set a series of conditions for their holding. The opposition to Mahmoud Abbas / Abu Mazen fears: "This is a way to postpone the elections again."

A new poll reveals a sharp decline in support for Hamas and a deep crisis of confidence in Abu Mazen and the Palestinian Authority. On the other hand, the majority of the public still opposes the disarmament of Hamas and expresses support for Iran and the Houthis.

Abu Mazen is promoting moves intended to thwart Hamas from running as a party. The terrorist organization may boycott the voting process. Marwan Barghouti is expected to run next year for the position of PA Chairman.