Deir el-Balah

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza marked 1,000 days since Israel's full-scale war began following the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023. Over 73,000 Palestinians, including 21,500 children, have been killed, with 90% of Gaza's territory reportedly destroyed.

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least five people, including an eight-year-old child, according to Gaza health officials and Al-Aqsa Hospital. The attack occurred in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, and was confirmed by an Israeli military source.

An Israeli drone strike in central Gaza killed three Palestinians, including a child, and injured others on al-Baraka Street in Deir el-Balah. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, and the Gaza health ministry reported 1,041 Palestinian deaths in Gaza since the October 10 ceasefire.

Israel killed at least 14 people in Gaza on Sunday through strikes in Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.

Residents of Deir el-Balah in Gaza voted for the first time since 2006 amid ongoing destruction, displacement, and genocide. The election reflects resilience and a desire for change despite challenging circumstances.

Polls opened in Gaza's Deir el-Balah for the first municipal election in 20 years, described as a 'pilot' by officials. The occupied West Bank also held its first elections since the 2023 war.

Gaza held its first local election in 21 years in Deir el-Balah amid ongoing war, with residents prioritizing practical solutions over political slogans.