The Palestinian President Reveals the Date of Elections After the War in Gaza and Emphasizes the Two-State Solution

In an important statement issued yesterday, Friday, October 3, 2025, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced the intention to hold presidential and parliamentary elections within one year after the end of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

Abbas added that the authority will complete a temporary constitution within just three months, aiming to transition from the authority stage to an independent Palestinian state.

The Palestinian President confirmed that any party that does not adhere to the principle of the two-state solution will be prevented from participating in these elections, stressing that the current phase represents a critical turning point that necessitates national unity.

Abbas's statements came amid rising tensions, after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Hamas a deadline until Sunday evening GMT to accept his proposed plan to end the war, warning them of "opening the gates of hell" in case of refusal.

In a post on the "Truth Social" platform, Trump stated that Hamas fighters are militarily surrounded and that he reserves the right to give permission to eliminate them quickly, urging Palestinian civilians to evacuate hot areas in Gaza to preserve their lives.

This development comes amid tragic scenes in Gaza, where the repercussions of the war and urgent humanitarian needs continue, and eyes remain fixed on the upcoming steps of the Palestinian leadership, with hope that these initiatives will open a new page towards peace and stability in the region.