The claim
“Supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won the majority of municipal races in the recent elections, according to election officials on Sunday.”
Our verdict
Mostly True
Election officials and news reports confirm that loyalists of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won the majority of municipal races.
What we found
While not all races were detailed, the overall trend indicated a win for Abbas's Fatah movement.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Reuters reported that loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in Palestinian municipal elections, according to election officials.
reuters.com· Reuters: Abbas Loyalists Won Most Races - Background
MSN reported that PA leader Abbas's loyalists won local elections, including in Gaza's Deir al-Balah.
msn.com· MSN: Abbas Loyalists Sweep Palestinian Elections - Background
MSN reported that Abbas loyalists swept Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza.
msn.com· MSN: Abbas Loyalists Sweep Palestinian Elections Including Some Seats in Gaza
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