Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank Vote in First Municipal Elections in Over Two Decades
Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank cast ballots on 25 April 2026 in the first local elections held in over 20 years.The vote marks a significant moment amid ongoing conflict and political challenges in the region.In Gaza's Deir el-Balah area, approximately 70,000 registered voters participated in municipal elections, conducted through a list system that mandates female representation.Polling stations opened at 7am local time, with the vote described by officials as a "pilot" exercise.The elections come amid ongoing Israeli military attacks and a tightly restricted political environment.The Palestinian Authority (PA) aims to restore local governance despite the destruction in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 12:00 LONDON
14-year-old Palestinian boy killed in Israeli settler attack near West Bank school
Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old schoolboy, were killed after Israeli settlers opened fire near a school in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on April 22.The Palestinian health ministry confirmed the deaths of Aws al-Naasan, a ninth-grade student, and Jihad Abu Naim, a 32-year-old parent who lived nearby.Local officials and witnesses reported that the settlers first fired at students near the school and then targeted those who came to help.Three others were wounded in the attack.Footage shows settlers firing near the school, with scenes of blood on the street and people running for safety.Israeli soldiers were seen following the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 15:05 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed in settler and Israeli soldier attack in West Bank
Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed in an attack involving Jewish settlers and Israeli soldiers in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Tuesday.The Mayor of al-Mughayyir, Amin Abu Alia, reported that around 10 settlers accompanied by soldiers approached the village and began shooting towards a school.The victims were identified as Aws al-Naasan, aged 14, and Jihad Abu Naim, aged 32.The Palestinian health ministry attributed the deaths to settler gunfire.Eyewitnesses described settlers and soldiers shooting from opposite sides as parents and medics tried to reach the injured near the school.The Israeli military said soldiers were dispatched after reports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 20:01 LONDON
