Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years

For the first time in 20 years, ballots are being cast in Gaza. 🗳️

According to the news, the vote in Deir el-Balah is being called a “pilot” by local officials. But that’s not the full story. The occupied West Bank is also holding its first polls since 2023 war broke out.

Will this small step hold any real weight on the ground? Or is it just a political gesture?