“Supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won most municipal races, election officials said on Sunday.”

Palestinian Central Elections CommissionStatementApril 26, 2026Read the original

Results of local elections held on 25 April 2026 in 183 West Bank municipalities and Deir al-Balah.

Our verdict

True

Fatah-aligned lists won most races, many unopposed, according to the Central Elections Commission.

What we found

The commission announced final results on 26 April. Abbas loyalists swept West Bank councils, often running unchallenged, and won six seats in Deir al-Balah in Gaza. Hamas did not formally take part. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
Abbas loyalists swept Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza. [1]
Supports the claim
PA loyalists won big in Palestinian municipal polls. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Al Jazeera, Dawn. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Al Jazeera · Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza
[2]Dawn · PA loyalists win big in Palestinian municipal polls

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