Do Palestinians in Gaza expect anything to change after Israel’s election?
Summary
Palestinians displaced in Gaza are closely watching Israel’s election but remain uncertain that a new government would change Israeli policy or improve conditions. Two residents interviewed by Al Jazeera said they hoped for an end to the war and less restrictive policies, while doubting that major change or reconstruction would come soon.Key Facts
- Israelis are due to vote on Tuesday in an election shaped by the war on Gaza, the article says.
- The article reports that Gaza has been under a ceasefire since October 2025 but continues to face near-daily Israeli air strikes, shortages and severe living conditions.
- Mohammed Eliyan, a displaced resident living in Deir el-Balah, hopes Netanyahu will lose and says a different leader might be less hardline.
- Eliyan called for an end to the war, prevention of displacement and starvation, and fewer restrictions at Gaza’s crossings.
- Islam Salem, who was displaced from Beit Lahiya, said Israeli policy toward Gaza was unlikely to change after the election.
- Salem cited Israel’s control of about 65 percent of Gaza’s territory inside the Yellow Line.
- The article says more than 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been damaged, and about two-thirds of those have been completely destroyed.
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