Western Quartet responds to Palestinian election delay
France, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom commented on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's decision to postpone the legislative and presidential elections, noting that this postponement deprives Palestinians of the opportunity to vote and undermines trust in democratic institutions. The four countries reaffirmed their support for election organizing efforts and urged Israel not to obstruct their conduct. This decision comes nearly two decades after the last legislative elections and five years after the postponement of elections that were planned for 2021, raising concerns about a potential repeat of a whole generation of Palestinians being denied the chance to participate.
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