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Gaza Holds First Municipal Elections Since 2006 in Deir el-Balah
Palestinians in Deir el-Balah participated in municipal elections, the first in Gaza since 2006. Voters cast ballots amid destruction and Israeli restrictions. Al Jazeera reporter Tareq Azzoum reported from the location.
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Palestinians in the central Gaza city of Deir el-Balah voted in municipal elections on April 26, 2026. These were the first such elections held in Gaza since 2006. Voters participated amid destruction in the area and under restrictions imposed by Israel.
Al Jazeera reporter Tareq Azzoum provided coverage from Deir el-Balah. The elections occurred in a single municipality, with no details reported on voter turnout or candidates. The process marked a resumption of local voting after a 20-year gap.
No further information was available on the election results or participating groups. The voting took place in one location within Gaza. Restrictions and destruction were noted as conditions during the process.
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