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About 522,000 Palestinians vote in local election amid low turnout

About 522,000 Palestinians vote in local election amid low turnout

  • Voter turnout in the West Bank reached 56 percent, slightly less that the 58 percent turnout in the 2022 election
  • Nearly 1.5 million people are registered to vote in the West Bank, as well as 70,000 people in Deir El-Balah area
By Arab News ·
Palestinian president receives draft of constitution ahead of elections

Palestinian president receives draft of constitution ahead of elections

By Arab News ·
A helicopter flies over the Israeli settlement of Shilo in the occupied West Bank on December 14, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli approval of 19 settlements in West Bank

By Arab News ·
Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

By Reuters ·
After statehood recognition, Palestinians stuck in limbo in Norway

After statehood recognition, Palestinians stuck in limbo in Norway

By Reuters ·
Israel to expand Mitzpe Yeshai settlement on Palestinian land near Qalqilya

Israel to expand Mitzpe Yeshai settlement on Palestinian land near Qalqilya

By Arab News ·
France’s town halls told to remove Palestinian flags flown to mark Macron’s recognition

France’s town halls told to remove Palestinian flags flown to mark Macron’s recognition

By Reuters ·
From ‘hope’ to ‘betrayal’: Voices on Palestinian state recognition

From ‘hope’ to ‘betrayal’: Voices on Palestinian state recognition

By AFP ·
Macron takes risk with Palestinian statehood recognition video

Macron takes risk with Palestinian statehood recognition

By AFP ·
Portugal to officially recognize State of Palestine Sunday: ministry

Portugal to officially recognize State of Palestine Sunday: ministry

By AFP ·
France warns mayors against flying Palestinian flag next week

France warns mayors against flying Palestinian flag next week

By AFP ·
Japan won’t recognize a Palestinian state given US ties, media report says

Japan won’t recognize a Palestinian state given US ties, media report says

By Reuters ·
Palestinian ambassador urges Japan to recognize state of Palestine

Palestinian ambassador urges Japan to recognize state of Palestine

By Arab News Japan ·

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