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Gaza to Hold First Elections in 17 Years Amid Peace Efforts

4/22/2026

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Gaza will hold its first elections since 2006 at 12 polling centers.
The Palestinian Authority initiated the elections to reinforce Gaza's role in a future state.
Four candidate lists participate, and some are seen as pro-Hamas despite the group's boycott.
The elections align with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace proposal to disarm Hamas and transfer governance to a technocratic committee.
Locals hope for rebuilding after years of conflict.

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Story summary

Gaza will hold its first elections since 2006 at 12 polling centers.
The Palestinian Authority initiated the elections to reinforce Gaza's role in a future state.
Four candidate lists participate, and some are seen as pro-Hamas despite the group's boycott.
The elections align with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace proposal to disarm Hamas and transfer governance to a technocratic committee.
Locals hope for rebuilding after years of conflict.