Jerusalem Post/Middle EastThe report also mentioned that Abbas is expected to issue a decree calling for elections to the PA's legislative council, which are scheduled for November 2026.Follow us on GooglePALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026.(photo credit: MOHAMAD TOROKMAN/REUTERS)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJUNE 14, 2026 22:36The Palestinian Authority will hold presidential elections in 2027, the PA's official WAFA agency reported on Sunday.PA President Mahmoud Abbas announced the elections, adding that he is expected to issue a decree calling for elections to the PA's legislative council, which would be scheduled for November 2026.This is a developing story.See more onFollow us on Google