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Could Israel’s military crackdown influence Tuesday’s election?

Could Israel’s military crackdown influence Tuesday’s election?

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
24 paź 2026, 21:01Other
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1 min read

Israel has launched a sweeping military operation and full lockdown of the occupied West Bank following a deadly shooting near Hebron that killed two soldiers on Friday.

The operation has placed entire Palestinian communities under lockdown, with families forced from their homes and buildings demolished. The timing has raised questions about whether the security measures are genuinely about protection or being used to expand Israel's occupation ahead of the vote.

Election Impact

Could this crackdown influence the election? And is it genuinely about security, or is this being used as an opportunity to expand Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory?

James Bays, Presenter

With Israeli elections scheduled for Tuesday, far-right politicians are capitalizing on the attack to advocate for annexation and stricter policies against Palestinians. The security situation has become a central campaign issue as candidates position themselves on national security.

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