Palestinian officials plead to foreign governments as Israelis return to the polls
A day after attacks by Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers, Israel imposed widespread closures, displacing residents in the city of Hebron.
Palestinian officials have urged foreign governments to take "clear and firm positions" on the escalating violence in the West Bank, just days before Israel's parliamentary election. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry accused Israel of forced displacement, destruction, and the closure of the Ibrahimi Mosque sanctuary in response to recent attacks by Palestinian gunmen.
The violence resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 Palestinians in Gaza since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in October 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support has reportedly eroded due to the ongoing conflict. Israelis living abroad are returning to vote in what they perceive as a crucial election to "beat the Netanyahu movement" and restore stability to the country.
Netanyahu, 77, is the longest-serving prime minister and leader of the Likud Party. Key opponents include Gadi Eisenkot, a moderate alternative, and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The Palestinian health ministry maintains detailed records of casualties, highlighting that women and children make up nearly half of those killed in Gaza.
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