Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections

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Palestinians in the West Bank and a single area in Gaza voted in local elections on Saturday, the first such poll in Gaza since 2006. Hamas was barred from participating, and several factions boycotted due to requirements to recognize the PLO, highlighting the ongoing division between Hamas and Fatah.

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Local elections have been held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections

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