It appears: Palestinian parliamentary elections will be postponed. How will donor countries respond?

The elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council, scheduled for November 28, are expected to be postponed to a date in 2027. The decision stems from logistical difficulties in Gaza, disputes between Palestinian factions, and Israel's refusal to allow the election committee to enter Gaza and East Jerusalem. The delay could provoke anger among donor countries to the Palestinian Authority.

The elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council, scheduled for November 28, will be postponed to a later date in 2027. The decision was made against the backdrop of logistical difficulties in holding elections in the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem, as well as disputes between Palestinian factions over the preparations for voting. Meanwhile, talks continue in Cairo between Fatah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Front, with Egyptian mediation, in an attempt to reach agreements on a new date and a framework for faction participation in the political system. Secretary of the Fatah Central Committee, Jibril Rajoub, said the goal of the talks is to achieve a comprehensive national dialogue and rebuild the Palestinian political system. Deputy Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, Muhammad al-Hindi, confirmed that the factions have reached understandings regarding the renewal of national dialogue and agreed to postpone the elections. Hamas clarified that the movement is ready to participate in the elections and even to consider participation in a joint list. The delay could provoke anger in donor countries, which have pressured for the elections to be held. Efforts also continue to establish a list headed by Marwan Barghouti, who is serving a life sentence in Israel.