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Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their talks in the Grand Palace at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as part of celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during the World War II. (Sergei Bobylev/Photo host agency RIA Novosti via AP)
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Palestinian leader, who has repeatedly delayed and nixed planned votes over the years, accuses Israel of hindering process; FM Sa'ar rejects 'ridiculous lie' by 'corrupt dictator'
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends the inauguration ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah, September 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
October 9, 2026, 6:43 pm
Palestinians set to delay November’s legislative elections, citing worsening conditions
20 years since last vote, PA’s Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh says ‘anticipated political, security and economic conditions have not materialized’
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026. (Zain JAAFAR/AFP)
October 8, 2026, 11:58 pm
Palestinian factions discuss delaying their first legislative elections in 20 years
Abbas’s Fatah says no final decision made on November 28 vote; needs to consult with other factions and PLO executive committee; Islamic Jihad says elections to be delayed
By ABBY SEWELL, SAM METZ and ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends the inauguration ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah, September 9, 2026. (AP/Mahmoud Illean)
October 7, 2026, 8:17 am
Palestinian Authority claims Israel blocked election officials from Jerusalem, Gaza
PA’s Central Elections Commission says it is moving ahead with preparations for November 28 vote, employees in Gaza already trained and deployed; EU ready to provide observers
By AFP and ToI Staff
This handout picture provided by the Palestinian Authority's press office (PPO) shows Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas (R) meeting with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Ramallah on March 24, 2025. (Thaer Ghanaim / PPO / AFP) /
October 6, 2026, 7:03 pm
EU ‘ready to deploy’ observers for November Palestinian legislative election, envoy says
Kaja Kallas says vote offers ‘long-overdue opportunity to renew legitimacy’ of PA institutions, but questions remain as to whether it’ll be held amid Israeli restrictions, divisions in Abbas’s Fatah
By AFP and Jacob Magid
Then-Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan gestures as he speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah, January 3, 2011. (AP Photo/ Majdi Mohammed, File)
September 30, 2026, 6:02 pm
Ex-Fatah strongman Dahlan may join with Hamas to challenge PA’s Abbas at ballot box
Talks underway with exiled power broker for creation of unified Palestinian list to run in November election, including members of Islamic Jihad, though unclear if slate will get go-ahead, or vote will even occur
By Nurit Yohanan and Jacob Magid
Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks with journalists before US Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) addressed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) briefing for Senators on September 16, 2026 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images/AFP)
September 26, 2026, 10:57 am
Ro Khanna calls to release Marwan Barghouti, in apparent first for US lawmaker
After acknowledging a possible presidential run, Democrat who represents California speaks out on behalf of prominent imprisoned Fatah terror convict
By ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks via pre-recorded video during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
September 24, 2026, 8:09 pm
PA’s Abbas at UN: Israel trying to force Palestinians out with ‘genocidal war,’ ‘settler terrorism’
In virtual address, leader rejects US justifications for visa ban extension, insisting that Ramallah rejects terrorism and has ‘completed’ pledged reforms, targeting Israel in ICC is ‘peaceful’
By Jacob Magid
Fatah Central Committee member Yasser Abbas speaks during a visit to the northern West Bank city of Jenin on September 13, 2026. (Yasser Abbas/Facebook)
September 23, 2026, 12:23 am
PA president’s son unsuccessfully sought to skirt US ban on Palestinian officials
Canadian passport proves insufficient as Yasser Abbas not allowed on flight from Dubai to NYC, where he planned to meet foreign delegations on UN sidelines, sources tell ToI
By Jacob Magid
Attendees watch as the six candidates for the United Nations Secretary-General position debate at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York, on July 23, 2026. (Leonardo MUNOZ/AFP)
September 20, 2026, 11:01 am
World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine, AI fears
Global body struggling amid funding cuts, impending end to leader’s term; US avoids losing right to vote by paying $725 million, still owes over $1b; Netanyahu to speak Thursday
By Antoni Slodkowski
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2024. (Charly Triballeau/AFP)
September 18, 2026, 12:27 am
US to let Iranian president attend UN General Assembly after barring PA leader
US also joins Israel in opposing resolution allowing Mahmoud Abbas to virtually address gathering, though it passes overwhelmingly; Iran’s delegation banned from buying luxury goods
By Jacob Magid
Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas is displayed on a screen as he speaks remotely during a United Nations Summit on Palestinians at UN headquarters during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 22, 2025. (Ludovic MARIN / AFP)
September 17, 2026, 2:09 am
US rejects Abbas’s entry visa, forcing him to again address UN virtually
Palestinian official tells ToI that State Department notice on rejection of PA president’s own request for a visa cites alleged association with a terror group but doesn’t elaborate further
By Jacob Magid
US bureau chief Jacob Magid appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Courtesy)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 10: Board of Peace says PM cooperated on Gaza — until he entered campaign mode
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses BoP conversations at the MEAD conference, Trump’s messaging on UK sanctions, and PA concerns about a visa for Abbas to head to NY
By Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly via video at United Nations headquarters, September 25, 2025. (AP/Angelina Katsanis)
September 8, 2026, 5:31 am
PA submits US entry applications, testing plan to ban Abbas from UN confab — officials
Palestinian official says Ramallah was told it could still submit papers for adjudication after Trump aide told ToI Washington plans to again bar PA president from attending General Assembly
By Jacob Magid
AI-generated versions of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are seen in a Likud campaign ad, September 4, 2026 (Video screenshot)
September 5, 2026, 10:50 pm
In AI-made Likud ad, Mamdani, Khamenei and Erdogan prematurely celebrate Netanyahu’s defeat
Campaign clip posted by Netanyahu shows New York City mayor organizing party with Muslim leaders, only to be sorely disappointed by premier’s election victory
By ToI Staff and Luke Tress
US bureau chief Jacob Magid appears on the Times of Israel Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (AP)
September 3, 2026, 2:49 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 3: Will sanctions succeed against Iran where military force hasn’t?
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses evolving US policy on Iran and DC’s stronger tone on West Bank settler violence, and updates us on Gaza policies, Palestinian banking and PA elections
By Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
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