Mahmoud Abbas sets Palestinian legislative elections for Nov. 28

Who is being called to vote?

According to the decree as reported by multiple outlets, Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip are being called to take part in free and direct legislative elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council Anadolu Ajansı,infobae,Deutsche Welle.

Why is this election notable?

It would be the first Palestinian legislative election since 2006, ending a gap of about two decades without a new parliamentary vote Anadolu Ajansı,Le Monde,Times of Israel. The legislature has been largely inactive since Hamas won that 2006 election and later took control of Gaza after clashes with Fatah N-tv,Dawn.

What is still unresolved?

Several reports say it is not yet clear whether the election will actually take place, despite the decree setting a date NYT,Deutsche Welle. Those reports note that similar election plans have faced doubts or failed to go forward in the past NYT,Le Monde.