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Jewish group urges Canada to hold Palestinian Authority accountable over delayed elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed legislative elections that were scheduled for next month until September 11, 2027.
He also called a presidential election for that date.
Abbas blamed Israel and security concerns in the Palestinian territories for the delay.
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to hold the Palestinian Authority accountable for not meeting its commitment to hold elections in 2026.
The group says Canada recognized Palestinian statehood based on commitments that included elections.
Palestinian factions had discussed delaying the vote, and an Islamic Jihad official said they had agreed to postpone it.
The elections are now scheduled for September 2027.
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs called on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to hold the Palestinian Authority accountable for not holding elections in 2026.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced that legislative elections scheduled for next month would be postponed until September 11, 2027.
Abbas also called a presidential poll for September 11, 2027.
Abbas blamed Israel and security concerns in the Palestinian territories for the delay.
- Who
- The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs urged the Canadian government to act. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced the postponement.
- What
- The group called for the Palestinian Authority to be held accountable after elections were postponed.
- When
- Abbas announced the postponement on Saturday. The elections had been scheduled for the following month.
- Where
- The Palestinian territories.
- Why
- Abbas blamed Israel and security concerns in the Palestinian territories. CIJA said the Authority had broken its commitment to hold elections in 2026.
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Palestinian Authority under Mahmoud Abbas
Accountability
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
CIJA called on Canada to hold the Palestinian Authority accountable for not holding elections in 2026.
Palestinian Authority under Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas postponed the elections and blamed Israel and security concerns in the Palestinian territories.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
The Associated Press reported that Palestinian factions were discussing postponing the vote.
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