Gaza residents hope Israel election will unseat Netanyahu

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 14:03 · Archive

Gaza residents are closely watching Israel's election, hoping for a government other than Benjamin Netanyahu's, as airstrikes continue.

Israeli airstrikes continue in southern Gaza despite a ceasefire, with residents of Khan Younis watching Israel's election closely. Many hope for a government led by someone other than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Resident Ayman Ahmed said he hoped Netanyahu's main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, would prevail. Eisenkot, a former military chief, supports US President Donald Trump's road map for Gaza, which calls for disarming Hamas and installing a new US-backed government whilst requiring Israel to withdraw forces and allow reconstruction.

Netanyahu agreed to the Trump plan but has not fully implemented it, carrying out only an initial partial withdrawal and increased aid in exchange for hostages held by Hamas. The plan has been largely frozen for nearly a year. Most of Gaza's 2 million people remain displaced, living in ruins or tent camps. Resident Mohammed Abed expressed scepticism that either candidate would bring significant change, saying their policies are almost similar.

How it is being reported

• Gaza residents watch Israel election, hoping to unseat Netanyahu as airstrikes continueResidents of Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis are closely watching Israel’s election.Clickorlando · 28 Oct, 13:27
• Gaza residents watch Israel election, hoping to unseat Netanyahu as airstrikes continueResidents of Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis are closely watching Israel’s election.News4Jax · 28 Oct, 13:27

In this story: Benjamin Netanyahu · Gadi Eisenkot · Donald Trump · Khan Younis · Gaza · Hamas · Israel

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