West Bank and Gaza hold municipal elections amid heightened tensions

Residents of occupied West Bank and central Gaza will vote in municipal elections, the first for some localities since 2006, despite humanitarian crisis context.

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The ballot reflects Palestinians' desire for change and return to ordinary civic life.

These elections occur amid ceasefire negotiations and persistent Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

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