Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree on October 10, 2026, postponing legislative elections originally set for November 28 to September 11, 2027, while combining them with a presidential vote, citing Israeli restrictions on access to Gaza and East Jerusalem, security conditions after the Gaza conflict, and unfulfilled political understandings. This marks another extension of the more than two-decade gap since the last legislative elections. International partners including the EU, UK, France, Canada, and Australia expressed regret and urged no further postponement to restore institutional legitimacy. Persistent internal Fatah divisions, movement restrictions, and questions over inclusivity across the West Bank and Gaza continue to shape assessments, with traders viewing the new timeline as subject to additional shifts amid these unresolved barriers.