Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years

high · NYT World · Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman · 9 Jul 2026 · 19:53 UTC · Authoritarian Governance · 1 min read

Summary

Demonstrates authoritarian governance through systematic cancellation of scheduled elections and indefinite extension of executive authority beyond constitutional term limits, enabling political repression and consolidation of power.

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority speaking during a conference in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, in May. His term ended in 2009, but he has since canceled elections.

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