How genocidal war on Gaza is shaping Israel’s election
Summary
Israel is holding a general election on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu focusing his campaign on national security, linking it to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The war in Gaza, which began after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, has deeply influenced Israeli politics by shifting views toward the far right, with some politicians calling for harsh actions against Palestinians.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of planned attacks on Israel before the election but did not provide evidence.
- Israeli troops have killed over 100 people they labeled as “terrorists” in Gaza in recent weeks.
- The war began after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,139 Israelis and leading to heavy Israeli military actions in Gaza.
- More than 74,000 Palestinians have died due to the conflict in Gaza since then.
- Netanyahu uses security concerns and recent events, like a violent incident on a flight, to support his re-election campaign.
- Israel’s political debate has shifted strongly to the right, with extreme views on Palestinians becoming more mainstream.
- Far-right politicians like Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin openly call for aggressive policies toward Palestinians, including annexation and military actions in the West Bank.
- Analysts warn this election could focus on who supports the toughest measures against Palestinians rather than protecting Palestinian lives.
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