Gaza Palestinians see no real change from Israeli election — SkimNews
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- Palestinians in Gaza remain deeply skeptical about the impact of Israel's election, fearing continued war and blockade regardless of the outcome, with many exhausted by cycles of violence and instability.
- Abdullah Mohammed, a 65-year-old resident of Al Bureij refugee camp, said his greatest fear is a temporary ceasefire followed by renewed conflict, emphasizing the need for lasting safety and stability.
- Walid al-Awad of the Palestinian People’s Party stated that policy continuity—not party names—matters most, noting that successive Israeli governments have maintained similar positions on occupation, settlements, and Palestinian rights.
- Imad Mohsen, a Gaza-based analyst of Israeli affairs, observed that despite shifts in Israeli political alliances, the fundamental approach toward Palestinians has remained consistent, including recurring military escalations.
- Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Gadi Eisenkot both oppose the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, reducing expectations for a shift in policy regardless of who wins the election.
- U.S.-led peace talks have failed to secure agreement on Hamas disarming and Israel withdrawing, with both Israeli candidates vowing to restart the war if disarmament does not occur.
Why it matters: Two million Palestinians in Gaza remain trapped in dire conditions with no political resolution in sight, as Israel’s electoral contest reinforces a bipartisan consensus against Palestinian statehood—meaning humanitarian and security risks persist regardless of election results.
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