Palestinians in a Gaza city will vote for the first time in 20 years as they take part in a Saturday election featuring some pro-Hamas candidates. Residents of Deir al-Balah, one of the few Gaza Strip cities not under…

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Deir al-Balah is a city in the center of the Gaza Strip, Palestine, and the administrative capital of the Deir al-Balah Governorate. It is located over 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) south of Gaza City. The city had a population of 75,132 in 2017. The city is known for its date palms, after which it is named.

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