海角大神

Saturday, for the first time in two decades, residents of a central Gaza city are heading to the polls to vote. Municipal elections there are seen as a step toward self-governance and Palestinian unity, symbolically linking the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. And they're an opportunity to turn away from political divisions to address everyday issues such as the water supply and clean streets, and lives centered on peace and stability. Some residents wonder whether a single vote can bring real change to an area still bracing for bombs. But to others, it is a moment of hope amid the rubble. As one candidate says, 鈥淩unning for office is a responsibility and a duty. We are here to serve.鈥�