The announcement confirmed expectations of a postponement that have been growing since last month, when the Palestinian elections commission said more time was needed to solve differences over changes to the law that focused largely on how legislative seats are filled.
Mr. Abbas's faction, Fatah, faces challenges from Hamas, which is expected to make a strong showing in the parliamentary election, the first in which it has agreed to take part. Hamas spokesmen have responded to expectations of a delay by saying Mr. Abbas was maneuvering to hold on to power.
"Abbas's postponement decision was unilateral," a Hamas spokesman, Sami Abu Zuhri, said in a statement. "He did not consult with Palestinian movements.
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