"Simply holding the elections in Deir al-Balah is a significant achievement, and we hope to have more elections in the future to strengthen our democratic process."
"Turnout in the West Bank elections was 56%, or over a half-million people, not dramatically different from elections there in recent years."
Local elections in Gaza's Deir al-Balah and the West Bank were deemed successful by Palestinian authorities. The Deir al-Balah election was the first in over two decades, with a 23% turnout amid challenges like displacement. In the West Bank, turnout was 56%, with many races uncontested. Candidates had to accept the Palestine Liberation Organization's program, sidelining Hamas. Election results favored independents and Fatah. Officials view these elections as a significant achievement amidst ongoing political and security challenges.
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