Palestinian Local Elections Reveal Growing Demand for Reform and New Leadership
From Gaza to Jenin, voters are signaling frustration with Hamas, Fatah, and the old Palestinian political order By Samer Sinijlawi AI generated image of the logos of Hamas and Fatah with a background photo For the first time in Gaza, power has been transferred from Hamas to a newly elected municipal council in Deir al-Balah. There were no declarations about reconciliation, no dramatic negotiations, and no political theater surrounding the handover. It happened quietly: a ballot box, election...