# CIJA demands accountability for Palestinian election delays

> Canadian Jewish group urges Ottawa to hold Palestinian Authority accountable for postponed 2026 elections.
- Title: CIJA demands accountability for Palestinian election delays
- Summary: Canadian Jewish group urges Ottawa to hold Palestinian Authority accountable for postponed 2026 elections. CIJA says Palestinian Authority broke 2026…
- Keywords: cija, palestinian authority, palestinian elections, mark carney, canada, palestinian president, mahmoud abbas, 2026 elections, september 11 2027, news, politics, demands
- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/jewish-group-calls-on-carney-government-to-hold-palestinian-authority-to-account-for-failure-to-hold-elections
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- Topics: cija, palestinian authority, palestinian elections, mark carney, canada, palestinian president, mahmoud abbas, 2026 elections, september 11 2027, news, politics
## Palestinian elections postponed
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections until September 11, 2027.
## CIJA calls for accountability
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs demands Canada hold Palestinian Authority accountable for 2026 election failure.
## Abbas cites security concerns
Abbas blamed Israel and security concerns in Palestinian territories for election postponement.
## Hamas-allied group reports delay
Hamas-allied Islamic Jihad group confirmed election postponement agreement with Palestinian factions.
## CIJA statement on statehood
CIJA says recognition of Palestinian statehood depends on 2026 elections with no Hamas involvement.
## Election delay concerns
CIJA warns Palestinian Authority may not hold 2026 elections if Hamas remains involved.
## Key takeaway

CIJA says Palestinian Authority broke 2026 election commitment by delaying polls until September 11, 2027.