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Palestinians angry as Abbas delays long-awaited elections

Original: Abbas' Palestinian election delay fuels anger over political legitimacy

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has delayed elections that would have been the first Palestinian polls in years, drawing anger from Palestinians who question the political legitimacy of his leadership. Critics say the postponement entrenches his rule without a popular mandate and deepens frustrations over the stagnant political process.

Why now: The postponement of long-awaited Palestinian elections directly challenges Abbas's legitimacy, prompting widespread public criticism.

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• Abbas' Palestinian election delay fuels anger over political legitimacy · The New Arab

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