On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability

Attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank have turned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support for settlers into a potential liability ahead of elections. Opposition figures Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Golan, and Naftali Bennett have all characterized the attacks as Jewish terrorism.

In Gaza, residents are reportedly putting various aspects of life on hold, including business decisions and family matters, to see the outcome of the Israeli election. Munir Abu Wadi, a supermarket owner in the Jabalia refugee camp, told The National that he is waiting to see if Netanyahu is removed from power on October 27 before rebuilding his business. Some residents in Gaza view the election as a possible turning point, though they acknowledge a change in government may not bring immediate improvements.

The upcoming election involves the selection of 120 members of the Knesset, with the final outcome contingent on coalition negotiations. The next government will be expected to address issues including the disarmament of Hamas, Gaza's reconstruction, and international backlash regarding settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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