‘Like we don’t exist’: Palestinians in West Bank denied say in Israel vote
Summary
Most Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank cannot vote in the upcoming Israeli election on October 27, even though Israel controls many parts of their lives. Meanwhile, around 700,000 Jewish settlers in illegal settlements in the same area can vote and continue to expand their communities.Key Facts
- About three million Palestinians live in the occupied West Bank, but almost none can vote in Israeli elections.
- Around 700,000 Jewish settlers live in about 300 settlements and outposts there, and they can vote.
- Jabal al-Baba is a small Bedouin community in Area C, which is fully controlled by Israel.
- Palestinians in Area C face strict restrictions on building homes, schools, or roads because getting permits is almost impossible.
- Israeli authorities demolish many Palestinian structures because they lack permits; over 100 demolitions happened recently in Jabal al-Baba.
- Israeli settlements, considered illegal under international law, are growing quickly, with 34 new settlements approved recently.
- Palestinians say these actions aim to push them out and make room for settlers.
- The upcoming Israeli election is closely contested, but Palestinian residents in the West Bank expect little change to their situation regardless of the government outcome.
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