Elections in West Bank: ‘Barometer’ on Palestinian public opinion

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Elections in West Bank: ‘Barometer’ on Palestinian public opinion Middle East

Issued on: 25/04/2026 - 13:38

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Palestinians on Saturday cast ballots in tents and damaged buildings in Deir al-Balah, marking the first local election in part of Gaza Strip in over 20 years. With Hamas affiliated candidates on the list of candidates, the vote serves as a "barometer" on Palestinian public opinion, said Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute.

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