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Gaza youth launch independent electoral list rejecting Palestinian factions
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A coalition of young Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank has formed an independent electoral list for the Palestinian Legislative Council, rejecting the factional politics that have dominated Palestinian governance, Mondoweiss reported. The self-funded civil society initiative marks the second attempt by this youth-led movement to secure council representation, focusing on immediate concerns including unemployment, healthcare, and shelter rather than ideological platforms.
The list prioritizes addressing material hardships facing Palestinians over traditional political divisions between rival factions. The candidates emphasize practical solutions to economic and social crises confronting their communities.
