Hani Odeh

Hani Odeh is the outgoing mayor of Qusra, a Palestinian village located southeast of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. He has served as mayor for the past four and a half years. Odeh is newsworthy due to the ongoing challenges faced by Qusra, including its proximity to illegal Israeli settlements and outposts. Recently, Qusra has experienced increased violence from Israeli settlers, with one Palestinian resident reportedly killed in an attack. Odeh, as mayor, has been a source of information regarding these attacks, reporting them to news agencies. His position highlights the difficulties faced by Palestinian communities in the West Bank, particularly in the context of voter apathy towards local elections and the ongoing Israeli occupation.