Palestinian elections set for September 2027, first vote in two decades
Palestinian elections - the first in two decades - will be held next fall, President Mahmoud Abbas announced.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls for presidential elections in early 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree calling for presidential elections to be held in early 2027. Elections for the Palestinian parliament are to be held in November.
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Palestinian shot dead in occupied West Bank village Deir Jarir
A Palestinian man was shot dead in the occupied West Bank on Saturday. Palestinian authorities said Israeli settlers were behind the shooting, while the Israeli military said a soldier opened fire in connection with a “violent riot.”
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Several Palestinians injured in settler violence in the West Bank
Several Palestinians were reportedly injured in attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Saturday evening. The Israeli military reported arson and disturbances.
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Abbas announces elections this fall for the PLO's governing council, the PNC
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that this fall Palestinians will be able to vote in direct elections for the first time to determine who will be members of the PLO's highest decision-making body, the Palestinian National Council (PNC).
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Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit
Israeli soldiers have fired warning shots in connection with a group of diplomats visiting Jenin on the occupied West Bank. Several countries condemn Israel's actions, demand an explanation and summon ambassadors.
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Over 100 dead in Israeli attacks
Over 110 lost lives means that Sunday became one of the deadliest days in the Gaza War in recent times, reports the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
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