Local elections in the West Bank and part of Gaza could test public trust
Palestinians voted in local elections in the West Bank and Gaza's Deir al-Balah city, with over 70,000 people eligible to elect municipal governments. The elections, the first in part of Gaza in over two decades, may test public trust in a system led by aging leaders.
Palestinians voted in local elections in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah, Gaza, with over 70,000 eligible to elect municipal governments. The vote is a 'pilot' to link Gaza and the West Bank politically. Voters cited the absence of public services and devastation as reasons to participate. Election officials reported 15% turnout as of 11 a.m. The Palestinian Authority promoted the local races after reforms enacted last year. The Central Election Commission improvised due to Israel blocking voting materials, using repurposed ballot boxes and ink. Voters sought a say in decision-making, with some citing the need for enforced municipal laws.
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