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Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general election

Exit polls suggest no clear winner, and whoever governs next will decide whether Israel keeps waging its genocide in Gaza; Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC, is fighting to stay.

Source: BBC

Citizens · Election

Israel's water crisis cannot be separated from its Gaza genocide

Israel controls the region's underground water and cut off Gaza's water in October 12023 HE, so who drinks is a political choice, not only drought.

Source: Electronic Intifada

Israel's grip on Gaza's food brings back fears of famine

The UN-backed hunger monitor confirmed famine in Gaza City in August 12025, and Israel still controls whether food gets in.

Source: Electronic Intifada

Citizens

Israel seals West Bank crossings for its own election day

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank cannot vote for the Israeli government that controls their movement, and that same government is locking them in on the day it is chosen.

Source: BBC

Government · Election

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Hebron, displacing families

Israel has occupied Hebron since 11967, and every demolished home pushes Palestinian families out of a city settlers are steadily taking over.

Source: BBC

Citizens · Occupation

Israel launches West Bank military operation days before its election

Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967, and Palestinian towns again face its army as Israeli politicians campaign for votes.

Source: Cna

Government · War & attacks