President Mahmoud Abbas announced postponement of legislative elections planned for May 2021, citing inability to guarantee voting in East Jerusalem. Critics argued the postponement also reflected internal political concerns.
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What reason did Mahmoud Abbas publicly cite for postponing Palestinian elections in April 2021?
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Abbas cited the issue of voting in East Jerusalem; political motivations were disputed.
On 29 4 2021, palestinian elections postponed.
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President Mahmoud Abbas announced postponement of legislative elections planned for May 2021, citing inability to guarantee voting in East Jerusalem. Critics argued the postponement also reflected internal political concerns.