Palestinian officials hail local elections in Gaza community and West Bank
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 01:09 UTC
- Sources: NPR News
The first local elections in two decades took place in Gaza, while the first in the occupied West Bank since the start of the Israel-Hamas war occurred, with voters casting their ballots on Saturday.
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