Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza
Summary
Loyalists of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won most seats in recent municipal elections, including some in Gaza for the first time in nearly 20 years. The vote in Gaza was mostly symbolic, showing the area as part of a future Palestinian state, despite low turnout and ongoing violence.Key Facts
- Abbas loyalists (Fatah party) won most seats in West Bank municipal elections.
- Elections included a city in Gaza (Deir el-Balah) for the first time since 2006.
- Hamas, ruling Gaza since 2007, did not officially participate and boycotted West Bank races.
- Some Gaza candidates were linked to Hamas but won few seats.
- Voter turnout was 56% in the West Bank and only 23% in Gaza.
- Israeli restrictions limited some election materials entering Gaza.
- Gaza’s low turnout was partly due to war devastation, displacement, and outdated voter lists.
- Elections were held despite ongoing Israeli strikes and a recent ceasefire declared in October 2023.
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