West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much

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Palestinians voted in municipal elections April 25, first local polls in nearly five years, as scepticism grows about change. Mayor Hani Odeh of Qusra declined re-election, citing limited resources, Israeli settlements, and military restrictions. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held national elections since 2006, with no significant shift in West Bank governance expected from local contests.

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