Will vote make a difference to Palestinians under Israeli occupation?

Local elections in Palestine saw a low turnout, with no ballots cast in Ramallah and Nablus due to a lack of candidates. In Deir el-Balah, the only area in Gaza where voting occurred, turnout was 25 percent. Most candidates were from the Fatah party and its affiliates, while Hamas, which controls Gaza, did not participate. The Palestinian Authority views the elections as a step towards unity.