Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach
Ahead of first Palestinian national elections in 20 years, people in Gaza hope to rebuild after Israeli destruction.

Ahead of first Palestinian national elections in 20 years, people in Gaza hope to rebuild after Israeli destruction.








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Medical staff in Gaza struggle to treat patients with shortages in testing equipment.
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