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.

Al-Bireh – the Central Elections Commission (CEC), announced today, Wednesday, finishing the revision of all challenges and appeals against the preliminary voters’ registry during the exhibition and challenges stage.