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Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years

Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years
NYT World Thursday 09 July 2026, 19:53 UTC By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman 1 min read
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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.

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.
Palestinian Authority Sets Date (ORG) Mahmoud Abbas (PERSON) the Palestinian Authority (ORG) Ramallah (LOCATION) Israeli (ORG) West Bank (LOCATION)
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