Abbas Allies Dominate Palestinian Local Elections, Gaza Sees Low Turnout

Loyalists of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas won a decisive majority in local elections held across the West Bank, with some seats also secured in Gaza. The vote, which took place amid a deeply fractured political landscape, saw notably low turnout in Gaza, where the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis have suppressed participation. The results reinforce Abbas's control over Palestinian governance, even as divisions with Hamas persist.