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Israel blocks Palestinian election officials from Jerusalem and Gaza

Times of Palestine6h ago

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 00:32 Jerusalem time

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The Palestinian Authority said Israel prevented its election officials from entering East Jerusalem and Gaza ahead of legislative polls, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, as reported by Middle East Eye. The blockade threatens to complicate preparations for voting in both territories.

The restrictions come as the Palestinian Authority prepares to hold legislative elections. Officials were meant to access the territories to organize and prepare polling procedures ahead of the vote.