If Netanyahu goes, does anything really change for Palestinians?
Summary
Four different Israeli political groups have joined together to try to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming election on October 27. Even if these opposition parties win, experts say there may be little change in Israel’s policies toward Palestinians, especially regarding settlements and control over Gaza and the West Bank.Key Facts
- Four Israeli political movements—Yashar, Democrats, Yisrael Beytenu, and Together—are united against Netanyahu.
- These parties span various parts of Israel’s political spectrum but share the goal to keep Israel a Jewish and democratic state.
- Recent polls show a close race, with no group likely to get a clear majority in the 120-seat parliament (Knesset).
- Netanyahu’s coalition currently includes ultra-Orthodox and far-right parties.
- Arab-led parties, representing about 20% of Israel’s population, are projected to win 13 seats.
- The opposition leaders signed a declaration promising cooperation and no attacks on each other before and after the election.
- Analysts say Israel’s major parties mostly agree on policies about Palestinians, including support for settlements.
- The election takes place amid domestic crises and international criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
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