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Abbas-aligned Candidates Win Gaza Election Amid Low Turnout

4/26/2026

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The April 25 vote, Gaza’s first election since 2006, gave a majority to candidates linked to President Mahmoud Abbas.
Turnout was 23 percent in Gaza and 56 percent in the West Bank, Chairman Rami al-Hamdallah said.
Israeli restrictions delayed ballot boxes and voting equipment to Gaza while air strikes continued despite an October cease-fire.
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said the results would not affect national issues.

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The April 25 vote, Gaza’s first election since 2006, gave a majority to candidates linked to President Mahmoud Abbas.
Turnout was 23 percent in Gaza and 56 percent in the West Bank, Chairman Rami al-Hamdallah said.
Israeli restrictions delayed ballot boxes and voting equipment to Gaza while air strikes continued despite an October cease-fire.
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said the results would not affect national issues.