Although an anti-Netanyahu coalition could theoretically command a 67-seat majority with Arab parties, deep political resistance from figures like Gadi Eisenkot continues to stall prospective government negotiations. On the ground in the occupied West Bank, harsh military operations displaced thousands in Hebron and completely isolated at least a dozen villages across Masafer Yatta. The escalation has severely harmed agricultural output, particularly the olive harvest, due to a pattern of settler assaults followed by military-enforced area exclusions.
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Political deadlock persists in Israel as politicians reject formal alliances with Arab pa…: Political deadlock persists in Israel as politicians reject formal alliances with Arab parties despite an anti-Netanyahu electoral majority.
Extensive Israeli military closures have cut off basic necessities such as food and water…: Extensive Israeli military closures have cut off basic necessities such as food and water for 12 villages in Masafer Yatta.
Escalating settler violence paired with army exclusions has prevented Palestinian farmers…: Escalating settler violence paired with army exclusions has prevented Palestinian farmers from gathering critical seasonal olive harvests.
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As Israel grapples with an inconclusive election, Palestinians face West Bank closures and Gaza killings.
The election night highs for Palestinian citizens of Israel – Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats – turned into a week of delegitimising rhetoric from Israeli politicians.
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