Palestinian elections: a vote with no real impact under Israeli occupation

The Palestinian Authority's Fatah party swept the local elections, but turnout was only 25% in Deir el-Balah, the only area in Gaza where voting occurred. No ballots were cast in Ramallah and Nablus due to a lack of candidates. Hamas, which controls Gaza, stayed away from the elections, raising questions about Palestinian unity and the impact of these elections on Palestinians living under Israeli occupation.