The Palestinian Authority says legislative elections are to be postponed, the article reports.

The vote would have been the first legislative election in nearly twenty years.

A letter cited worsening conditions as the reason for the delay, Reuters reported.

Several Palestinian factions moved swiftly to support the postponement, AP reported.

Sa’ar accused the PA’s Abbas of “fooling” the world with the delay, The Times of Israel reported.

Ynetnews says Abbas’ promise to Macron has crumbled with the postponement.

Critics argue the delay deepens political stagnation in the territories.

The international community awaits word on a possible rescheduled vote.

Read the full article for more details on the delayed Palestinian elections.