Gaza municipal elections test Hamas popularity

Palestinians in one of the few Gaza cities not overrun by Israeli ground forces during the war will vote this weekend in municipal elections. The elections will feature some pro-Hamas candidates, providing a rare barometer of the militant group's popularity following months of conflict. This marks the first local vote in Gaza in years and comes amid ongoing reconstruction efforts and political uncertainty in the territory. The results could signal whether Hamas maintains significant grassroots support despite the devastation of the recent war.