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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.

Israeli soldiers in uniform and equipped patrol a street.
Israeli soldiers patrol a road in the West Bank. Photo: Reprodução/France 24

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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

  1. Israel to close all West Bank land crossings on election day — France 24 (accessed 10/25/2026)
  2. Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates — BBC News — principais (accessed 10/25/2026)
  3. O que significa a eleição de Israel para Gaza, Cisjordânia e o resto do mundo? — O Globo (accessed 10/28/2026)
  4. Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as Hebron lockdown continues — Al Jazeera (accessed 10/28/2026)

Image credits: Photo: Reprodução/France 24 · publicação-fonte citada · image resized and re-encoded for the site