Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections

Apr 25, 2026, 05:01 PM en source ↗

Summary

Local elections were held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in one city in Gaza, though Hamas and other armed factions boycotted the vote. The elections represent a rare democratic exercise in Palestinian territories against the backdrop of the ongoing war.

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Local elections have been held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

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