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25.04.2026

The Day Ballots Were Cast Amid Bombs

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 25.04.2026.

It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.04.2026 ⇢ The Day Ballots Were Cast Amid Bombs
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On April 25, Palestinian editors focused on two parallel stories: local elections in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah after a 22-year hiatus, and continued Israeli escalation in Gaza. Morning coverage highlighted the start of voting, with Al-Quds and Palsawa News reporting high turnout despite the war. By midday, the death toll in Gaza surpassed 72,000, with 17 killed in 48 hours, and Hamas criticized mediators for failing to curb Israeli crimes. In the afternoon, the Global Sumud Flotilla 2 set sail from Spain toward Gaza to break the blockade. Evening reports noted a 40.62% turnout by 5 PM, with vote counting underway. Meanwhile, a US legal memo revealed the war on Iran was at Israel's request, and Trump canceled envoys' trip to Pakistan amid Iran tensions.

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08:34⇢Ballots Amid Bombs

⌨Palestinian editors focus on local elections in the West Bank and Gaza, with Al-Quds and Palsawa News reporting the start of voting after a 22-year hiatus. Meanwhile, Israeli escalation in Gaza continues, with Hamas calling for urgent international action and Al-Ayyam documenting new scenes of aggression. The UK's closure of a unit tracking Israeli war crimes is also highlighted by Palestine Chronicle.

08:34⇢Ballots Amid Bombs

⌨Palestinian editors focus on local elections in the West Bank and Gaza, with Al-Quds and Palsawa News reporting the start of voting after a 22-year hiatus. Meanwhile, Israeli escalation in Gaza continues, with Hamas calling for urgent international action and Al-Ayyam documenting new scenes of aggression. The UK's closure of a unit tracking Israeli war crimes is also highlighted by Palestine Chronicle.
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09:43⇢Ballots and Blood in Gaza

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the start of local elections in the West Bank and Gaza after a 22-year hiatus, with voting underway in Dier al-Balah and across the West Bank (Al-Quds, Felesteen News, Sama News, Palsawa News). Meanwhile, a deadly day in Gaza sees 13 killed, mostly police officers, in Israeli attacks (Al-Ayyam, Palestinian Information Center English).

09:43⇢Ballots and Blood in Gaza

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the start of local elections in the West Bank and Gaza after a 22-year hiatus, with voting underway in Dier al-Balah and across the West Bank (Al-Quds, Felesteen News, Sama News, Palsawa News). Meanwhile, a deadly day in Gaza sees 13 killed, mostly police officers, in Israeli attacks (Al-Ayyam, Palestinian Information Center English).
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11:11⇢Gaza Toll Rises as Ballots Cast

⌨Palestinian media report a surge in Gaza death toll to 72,585, with 17 killed in 48 hours. Local elections continue in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah. Hamas criticizes mediators for failing to curb Israeli crimes. A Financial Times report highlights sharp decline in food supplies due to Israeli restrictions.

11:11⇢Gaza Toll Rises as Ballots Cast

⌨Palestinian media report a surge in Gaza death toll to 72,585, with 17 killed in 48 hours. Local elections continue in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah. Hamas criticizes mediators for failing to curb Israeli crimes. A Financial Times report highlights sharp decline in food supplies due to Israeli restrictions.
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13:04⇢Settlement's Shadow Over the Ballot

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the reopening of the Sanur settlement in the West Bank, with the Palestinian Information Center asking how settlement has changed the face of the region. Meanwhile, local elections continue with Prime Minister Hamdallah reporting a 15% turnout, and Gaza remains under heavy Israeli bombardment, with the death toll rising to 72,585.

13:04⇢Settlement's Shadow Over the Ballot

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the reopening of the Sanur settlement in the West Bank, with the Palestinian Information Center asking how settlement has changed the face of the region. Meanwhile, local elections continue with Prime Minister Hamdallah reporting a 15% turnout, and Gaza remains under heavy Israeli bombardment, with the death toll rising to 72,585.
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15:00⇢Flotilla Sets Sail for Gaza

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the departure of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2 from Spain toward Gaza, aiming to break the blockade, as reported by Raya Media Network and Palestinian Information Center (English). Meanwhile, the death toll in Gaza surpasses 72,000, with 17 killed in 48 hours (Alwatan Voice).

15:00⇢Flotilla Sets Sail for Gaza

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the departure of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2 from Spain toward Gaza, aiming to break the blockade, as reported by Raya Media Network and Palestinian Information Center (English). Meanwhile, the death toll in Gaza surpasses 72,000, with 17 killed in 48 hours (Alwatan Voice).
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17:19⇢Ballots and Blood in Gaza

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the killing of a young man in Jabalia and expanded Israeli firepower in Gaza, alongside local elections in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah. A US legal memo reveals the war on Iran was at Israel's request. Escalation in southern Lebanon leaves four dead.

17:19⇢Ballots and Blood in Gaza

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the killing of a young man in Jabalia and expanded Israeli firepower in Gaza, alongside local elections in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah. A US legal memo reveals the war on Iran was at Israel's request. Escalation in southern Lebanon leaves four dead.
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19:29⇢Gaza Toll Rises as Ballots Cast

⌨Palestinian editors focus on the ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza, with multiple sources reporting new casualties: 17 killed as ceasefire targets unmet, three killed in Sheikh Radwan, two children in Beit Lahia, and three in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, local elections in the West Bank show 40.62% turnout by 5 PM.

19:29⇢Gaza Toll Rises as Ballots Cast

⌨Palestinian editors focus on the ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza, with multiple sources reporting new casualties: 17 killed as ceasefire targets unmet, three killed in Sheikh Radwan, two children in Beit Lahia, and three in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, local elections in the West Bank show 40.62% turnout by 5 PM.
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22:31⇢Settlement's Shadow Over the Ballot

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the reopening of the Sanur settlement in the West Bank as part of creeping annexation, while local elections in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah proceed with vote counting. Meanwhile, Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan amid Iran tensions, and Gaza food deliveries plummet after war on Iran.

22:31⇢Settlement's Shadow Over the Ballot

⌨Palestinian editors highlight the reopening of the Sanur settlement in the West Bank as part of creeping annexation, while local elections in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah proceed with vote counting. Meanwhile, Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan amid Iran tensions, and Gaza food deliveries plummet after war on Iran.
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