Palestinians have begun voting in municipal elections in the occupied West Bank and parts of Gaza, the first since the Gaza war began in 2023.
About 1.5 million people are registered to vote in the West Bank, along with about 70,000 voters in Gaza’s Deir el Bala area, according to the Ramallah-based Central Election Commission.
Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. local time and voting is taking place amid ongoing fighting in the area.
The elections are being held at a time when much of Gaza faces dire humanitarian conditions.
According to reports, residents are struggling to meet basic needs amid continued Israeli attacks.
Palestinians go to the polls for the first time since Israel began its military campaign in October 2023.
Despite the limited scope of voting in Gaza, officials say the elections are a crucial moment for local governance, especially in the West Bank.
The outcome is expected to shape municipal leadership in key areas, although the broader political situation remains uncertain due to the ongoing conflict.
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