Polling stations opened at 7 am on Saturday for 70,000 eligible voters in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area – the first electoral exercise in the besieged enclave in 20 years.

Israeli police intercepted a garbage truck at a West Bank checkpoint and found around 70 Palestinians hiding inside, allegedly attempting to enter Israel in search of work. The men were detained for questioning, while the Israeli driver was arrested. The incident highlights growing economic hardship and restricted work access in the region