Wire›2026 04 26›Palestinians Vote In Municipal Elections In Gaza West Bank

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Palestinians vote in municipal elections in Gaza, West Bank

Palestinians headed to the polls in the occupied West Bank and a part of Gaza in a first vote since the Gaza war.

First seen · 3:50 AM UTCApril 26, 2026

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Palestinians vote in municipal elections in Gaza, West BankPalestinians headed to the polls in the occupied West Bank and a part of Gaza in a first vote since the Gaza war.
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