Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month’s vote will make their lives any better.
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Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month’s vote will make their lives any better.
![A tent camp sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City [File: Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-04T083135Z_1547578087_RC28CNAX5OKL_RTRMADP_3_ISRAEL-ELECTION-GAZA-EXPULSION-1788660218.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)





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