The voting process commenced this morning, December 11, 2021, marking the first phase of the local elections. Voting began at 222 polling centers and 717 polling stations, starting at 7:00 AM in most locations, with a few opening between 7:00 and 7:15 AM. The opening process proceeded smoothly and calmly, with a low voter turnout in the early hours, which is expected to increase after 10:00 AM, gi

The Arab World Democracy & Electoral Monitor (Al- Marsad) welcomes the developments outlined in the statement issued following the Palestinian factions' meeting in Cairo. It considers the achievements made during this important dialogue as an addition to the successes already realized in building national partnership through democratic mechanisms, and progressing in the electoral process that bega

The Arab World Democracy & Electoral Monitor (Al-Marsad) welcomes the recent developments regarding the issuance of the presidential decree on general elections. It considers that the opportunity has now been created to renew the legitimacy of all leadership bodies within the Palestinian political system, returning the legitimacy to its rightful owners, the voters, as the source of political legit