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Israel elections see high turnout amid political uncertainty
The parliamentary vote held on October 27, 2026, was marked by record participation and uncertainty over the formation of a new government, while military operations continue in the West Bank.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Holding of parliamentary elections under strict security measures and movement restrictions in the West Bank.
- Who is affected
- Israeli voters, Palestinian workers, and residents of the city of Hebron.
- What changes
- Closure of land crossings and a ban on Palestinian workers entering industrial zones and settlements during the day of the vote.
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Sources
- Israel to close all West Bank land crossings on election day — France 24
- Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates — BBC News — principais
- O que significa a eleição de Israel para Gaza, Cisjordânia e o resto do mundo? — O Globo
- Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as Hebron lockdown continues — Al Jazeera
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