Abbas set to announce postponement, not cancellation, of Palestinian election

President Abbas hosts representatives of Palestinian factions for a 'decisive' meeting, but officials understand a decision has already been made to delay the election over Israel's refusal to allow the vote in East Jerusalem https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/palestinians/.premium-abbas-set-to-announce-postponement-not-cancellation-of-palestinian-election-1.9759709 #hamas #fatah #east_jerusalem #mahmoud_abbas #palestinian_authority #palestinians