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Gazans in Deir al-Balah cast ballots for first time
April 25, 2026
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Palestinians in Gaza are voting for the first time in more than 20 years — in the midst of war, displacement and devastation. The municipal elections are taking place only in the central city of Deir al‑Balah, alongside local polls in the Israeli‑occupied West Bank. Turnout is low, but for many young Palestinians, this is the first time they have ever been able to cast a ballot — despite deep uncertainty over whether the vote can bring real change.
#gazawar #israel #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters: 00:00 First vote in Gaza in more than 20 years 00:17 Low voter turnout 00:33 First‑time voters speak from Deir al‑Balah 01:33 Elections held in the shadow of the Gaza war 01:48 Is Hamas part of the election? 02:41 Deir al‑Balah’s infrastructure left in ruins 03:09 Voters call for basic services to be restored For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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