The Central Elections Commission (CEC) announced, by the end of the third day of the nomination stage of the 2026 Local Elections, the number of nomination applications received until the end of working day on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, as part of its daily follow up of the progress of the ongoing electoral process.

The CEC highlighted that Decree-Law No. (23) of 2025, concerning Local Authority Council Elections and its amendments dictates a minimum level of women’s representation in electoral lists submitted for municipal council elections. This requirement constitutes a fundamental condition for the submission and acceptance of any electoral list, as stipulated in Article (15/3/B) and Article (16/3) of the law.

The Central Elections Commission (CEC) announced today, Monday, the opening of centers for receiving nomination applications for the 2026 Local Elections, which commence today and continue until March 1^st, in 12 locations spread across all cities of the West Bank, in addition to the city of Deir al-Balah.

The Central Elections Commission (CEC) announced today, Sunday, launching “The Coalition for Fact-Checking and Digital Rights”. A distinguished step aiming at enhancing the integrity of the digital electoral environment, while fortifying the Palestinian online space against risks of misinformation and violations related to electoral content.