In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi called the postponement of the first legislative elections in 20 years to September 2027 "a terrible disappointment" for a generation that has never had a chance to vote. He also dismissed the citing of Israeli restrictions as an excuse, pointing instead to a "rejection" of change among ageing Palestinian leaders.
Speaking from Jerusalem, Sinijlawi reminded viewers that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had pledged in writing to French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders to hold elections by June 2026.
