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Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and the Gazan community of Deir al-Balah participated in local elections, marking the first local vote for Gazans in over two decades.
Palestinians participated in municipal elections across the West Bank and parts of the Gaza Strip, marking the first local polls in several years. These elections were noted by some as the first since the recent conflict in Gaza.
Gaza recently held its first election in twenty years, with low voter turnout observed in Deir al-Balah, where Fatah-backed candidates secured the majority of seats.
At least one person was killed and several others injured after an Israeli strike targeted the Deir al-Balah camp in Gaza. Witnesses reported receiving warning calls from apparent Israeli military personnel prior to the attack.
Palestinian territories held their first municipal elections in Gaza in two decades, alongside local elections in the West Bank, with reports indicating a low voter turnout in Gaza despite a festive mood in the West Bank. Voters expressed a desire for change amidst challenging circumstances.