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Palestinians Participate in Local Elections in West Bank and Gaza
Local elections took place in the occupied West Bank and in Deir el-Balah, Gaza. This marks the first municipal election in Gaza in two decades. (sources: bbc, aljazeera, dw, i24news, alarabiya)
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ModernAction Briefing
Voters in the West Bank and Deir el-Balah, Gaza, participated in local elections, although Hamas and other groups did not take part. Voter apathy was noted in the West Bank due to dissatisfaction with the Palestinian Authority and ongoing Israeli occupation.
- Local elections were held in the occupied West Bank and Deir el-Balah, Gaza.
- Hamas and other groups did not participate in the elections.
- The election in Gaza is described as a 'pilot' by local officials.
- Voter apathy in the West Bank is attributed to frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation.
Why it matters
The elections provide insight into local governance and public sentiment in Palestinian territories amid ongoing political challenges.
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