Gaza voters prioritize jobs and security ahead of November legislative election

The November 28 Palestinian legislative election, the first since 2006, will involve roughly 1.24 million eligible voters in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Central Elections Commission. Young residents like Ahmad Mohsen, who once pursued a nursing licence before the war forced him into unpaid volunteer work, now demand stable jobs and security. Older voters such as Ghassan Marwan, whose gold-smithing business and home were wiped out in the 2024 conflict, echo the call for reconstruction, water access and safety.

Both express skepticism toward politics that fail to improve daily life, recalling a transparent 2006 vote that has not been repeated. The election commission must navigate damaged infrastructure and possible Israeli restrictions on supplies, preparing contingency plans for local production of ballot materials. Political analysts argue that Gaza’s electorate now measures success by leaders’ ability to rebuild the Strip and restore essential services.