On Sunday, the Central Elections Commission announced the final results of the local elections, which took place in 183 local bodies in the West Bank, along with the city of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip, including the number of votes and seats won by each list.
The head of the committee, Rami Hamdallah, said during a press conference held in Al-Bireh today that the electoral process took place in very complex circumstances, but it was completed with integrity and transparency.
Al-Hamdallah explained that the new election law was implemented for the first time, and included the open list system and the individual system, which necessitated extensive awareness programs and the training of thousands of trainers to ensure the success of the electoral process.
Regarding the elections that took place in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Hamdallah said that the Elections Committee took into account the geographical homeland in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as one unit, despite the great challenges that faced the process.
He explained that one of the most significant difficulties was the prohibition on bringing in election materials, but the people of the sector were able to print ballot papers and boxes through local efforts, which allowed the elections to be held in the city.
He pointed out that the voter turnout was 23%, attributing this to the reliance on an outdated civil registry, in light of the presence of thousands of martyrs and the displacement of entire families from Deir al-Balah to other areas.
Hamdallah hoped that elections would be held soon in other local bodies within the Gaza Strip.
For his part, Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa affirmed that the Ministry of Local Government will support the elected councils to provide the best services.#Central Committee Elections
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