Australia, Canada, France, and UK Regret Postponement of Palestinian Elections to 2027

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement expressing deep regret over the Palestinian President's decision to postpone the Palestinian Legislative Council and Presidential elections until September 2027. They urged the Palestinian Authority to reconsider, emphasizing that credible elections are crucial for strengthening Palestinian governance and building towards a viable two-state solution.