New Israeli election would complicate Palestinian vote
While both Palestinians and Israelis seem to be headed for elections, the Israeli political crisis could heavily obstruct the Palestinian contest, further pro-settlement interests and aggravate the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s political crisis reached new heights after Blue and White leader Benny Gantz announced Nov. 20 that he has failed to form a government. As the crisis has reached a deadlock, Israel seems increasingly likely to vote in a third election in March 2020.
Many Palestinians fear that new Israeli elections may result in further pro-settlement measures in the West Bank and a potential military escalation in the Gaza Strip.
