# Palestinian legislative elections announced for first time in 20 years

The Palestinian Authority has called for the first legislative elections in two decades, set to take place later this year. This move aims to end the political rift between Fatah and Hamas and restore democratic processes. The elections could significantly reshape Palestinian governance and relations with Israel.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/10/first-palestinian-legislative-elections-in-20-years-announced?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:28:19 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/israel-sets-october-date-first-elections-since-hamas-attacks-2023) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:08:18 GMT

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cy06rn6e19jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:33:51 GMT