BBC News - World2d ago
Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
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Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
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Updated 25.4.2026
Key Topics & People
Palestinian Authority (PA) *West Bank Gaza Strip Deir al-Balah Hamas
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Story Timeline
Apr 25 Evening
1 articles|1 sources
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Key Claims
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Palestinians voted in local elections in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah in Gaza.
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Hamas was not allowed to stand in the elections due to a requirement to recognize the PLO.
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More than a million voters across the Palestinian territories are eligible to take part.
— Ramallah-based Central Elections Commission
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Hamas' police force was involved in security operations around polling stations.
— Reuters
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One slate of candidates was widely seen as being aligned with Hamas.
— Reuters
Apr 25 Morning
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Al Jazeera2d ago
Gaza area votes in first municipal election in 20 years
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Al Jazeera2d ago
West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much
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Al Jazeera2d ago
Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote represents
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Key Claims
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Palestinians in central Gaza and the occupied West Bank are voting in municipal elections.
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This is the first local vote held since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza.
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The vote in Deir el-Balah is largely symbolic, with officials calling it a “pilot”.
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The commission has not coordinated directly with either Israel or Hamas ahead of the Deir el-Balah vote.
— Fareed Taamallah, spokesperson for the Central Elections Commission
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Hamas won parliamentary elections in 2006.
Apr 24 Evening
1 articles|1 sources
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Fox News - World2d ago
Hamas influence looms over Gaza elections as experts warn vote could backfire
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Key Claims
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Gazans in Deir al-Balah will elect new local leaders for the first time in 20 years.
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Holding elections in Gaza at this time is extremely reckless and irresponsible.
— Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
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To be eligible, candidates were asked to accept the Palestine Liberation Organization terms.
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One party, Deir al-Balah Unites Us, is affiliated with Hamas.
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Elections could allow Hamas room to maintain influence.