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Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh notified French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on October 8 via a letter that the scheduled November 28 legislative election would be postponed due to deteriorating conditions in Palestinian territories, citing political, security, and economic obstacles. The letter also highlighted unmet expectations for US action under Trump's peace initiative and international support, leading officials to recommend delaying elections until internal conditions improve through further dialogue among factions.
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Palestinian factions are considering postponing the scheduled November 28 legislative elections, originally planned to be the first in 20 years. This decision follows recent meetings in Cairo where Palestinian factions like Hamas and Islamic Jihad agreed on delaying the vote due to logistical challenges, particularly in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem and war-torn Gaza. Fatah’s spokesperson acknowledged that a consensus among Palestinian groups is needed before making a final call, emphasizing the need for dialogue. Additionally, Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh informed France that deteriorating conditions throughout Palestinian territories necessitate delaying the elections indefinitely to ensure fair participation and process integrity. The letter highlights unresolved issues including security concerns and economic instability, posing significant obstacles to conducting free and inclusive polls.
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Palestinians set to delay legislative elections due to worsening conditions, letter says
PARIS, Oct 9 - Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh has informed France that a Palestinian legislative election planned for November 28 will be postponed for several months because of worsening conditions throughout the Palestinian territories, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
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"The assessment concluded that the anticipated political, security and economic conditions, on which the scheduling of the legislative elections for 28 November 2026 was based, have not materialized," said the letter, which was addressed to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and dated October 8.
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which → conclude → Barrot
It added that "holding them under the current circumstances faces fundamental obstacles affecting their inclusiveness, freedom of participation and the integrity of the electoral process."
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holding → add → process
There had been serious doubts that the Palestinian Authority vote would go ahead in late November.
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vote → go → November
The Palestinians have not held legislative or presidential elections since 2005-06, after which Abbas' rival, the Islamist group Hamas, seized control of Gaza, ousting his loyalists.
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rival → hold → loyalists
Some officials within Abbas' Fatah party have demanded dialogue with Hamas and other factions to agree on a common national vision before proceeding with a vote.
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officials → demand → vote
Others have cited obstructions to ballot boxes, election papers and ink entering Gaza, which they say would make voting impossible.
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voting → cite → Gaza
PALESTINIAN OFFICIALS SAY THEY EXPECTED US ACTION
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THEY → say → ACTION
The letter said Palestinian officials had expected conditions to improve through the implementation of US President Donald Trump's peace initiative and a UN Security Council resolution, including the deployment of international forces and Palestinian police in Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
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conditions → say → troops
It said the Palestinians had also anticipated US efforts to prevent further annexation of Palestinian territory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, curb settler violence and secure the release of nearly $7 billion in Palestinian funds withheld by Israel.
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Palestinians → say → Israel
"However, these steps, understandings and promises have not materialized.
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steps → materialize → ?
Rather, conditions have worsened throughout the Palestinian territory," the letter said, outlining in detail security issues in Gaza and the West Bank.
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letter → worsen → Gaza
Based on their assessment, Palestinian officials recommended to Abbas "that the date of the legislative elections be adjusted by several months, and that dialogue continue to prepare the internal conditions", the letter said.
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letter → base → conditions
The letter was addressed to France after it recognised a Palestinian state in September 2025.
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it → address → September
As part of that decision France had urged that the planned legislative and presidential elections proceed.
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elections → urge → decision
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