
Gaza Holds First Municipal Election in Two Decades
Residents in Gaza's central city of Deir el-Balah have cast ballots in a municipal election, marking the first such vote in over 20 years amidst ongoing Israeli strikes and political division.
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Residents in Gaza's central city of Deir el-Balah have cast ballots in a municipal election, marking the first such vote in over 20 years amidst ongoing Israeli strikes and political division.

Deir el-Balah in Gaza held its first local election in 21 years amidst war-torn conditions, with residents participating and demanding tangible solutions from their new representatives.

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.

A charity-sponsored mass wedding ceremony for 300 brides and grooms took place in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, providing a festive moment for the community.