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Festive mood in West Bank as local elections underway

Festive mood in West Bank as local elections underway

Summary

Local elections are taking place in the West Bank, creating a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Most candidates support President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party or run as independents, while Hamas does not participate in these elections.

Key Facts

  • Local elections are underway in the West Bank.
  • Voters are generally supporting Fatah, the secular-nationalist party led by President Mahmoud Abbas.
  • Many candidates run as independents not officially affiliated with any party.
  • Hamas, which controls much of the Gaza Strip, does not have candidates in the West Bank elections.
  • The elections are seen as a sign of local political activity in Palestinian areas.
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