Palestinian Leaders Delay Long-Awaited Elections

The Palestinian Authority is putting off its first legislative elections in two decades, citing worsening conditions on the ground.

Palestinian leaders have decided to delay their legislative elections. This vote was supposed to be the first of its kind in 20 years. Officials say the delay is necessary because of the worsening conditions in the area. While some leaders in the region have been pushing for the vote to happen, the Palestinian Authority says it simply cannot go forward right now. This decision has caused a lot of tension. Some critics, including Israeli officials, are accusing Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas of trying to trick the international community. They argue that the promise of a vote was never ge…