Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy

For three years, Palestinians in Gaza have endured destruction and displacement caused by Israel’s war that began in October 2023, which has resulted in over 70,000 deaths. On October 27, Israel will hold a national election to determine its next government, which could impact policies towards Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are closely watching the elections, fearing that a victory for Netanyahu or a far-right government could continue policies of forced displacement and worsen their humanitarian crisis. Many believe that Gadi Eisenkot’s potential victory would not improve their lives, given his support for settlements and opposition to a two-state solution.