
Palestinians vote in West Bank and central Gaza municipal elections
The elections, held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in Gaza's Deir al-Balah, are taking place against the backdrop of a highly volatile political and security environment.

The elections, held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in Gaza's Deir al-Balah, are taking place against the backdrop of a highly volatile political and security environment.


She spent the winter struggling to protect her six young children from the biting cold and driving rain.
Municipal elections in the West Bank and central Gaza mark the first vote since the Gaza war, with Fatah-linked lists dominant and Hamas absent from the race.

Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
About 1.03 million voters eligible, 491 polling centers set up | Anadolu