Abbas confirms November Palestinian elections after Cairo meeting with Egyptian media

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Egyptian journalists in Cairo, reiterating his rejection of displacement and confirming preparations for November elections.

• Abbas held a meeting with Egyptian journalists, media figures and commentators at his Cairo residence to review political, field and regional developments.
• Abbas said Egypt's rejection of the displacement of Palestinians had protected the Palestinian cause from an existential threat.
• Abbas said preparations are underway for Palestinian legislative elections in November across the West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem, ruling out partial elections.
• Abbas said the Palestinian Authority established a liaison office with the Gaza Management Committee to prevent division between Ramallah and Gaza.