West Bank & Jerusalem
Palestinians dismiss Israeli democracy as meaningless to their plight
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Palestinians in the occupied West Bank expressed deep skepticism about Israel's electoral process as Israelis prepared to vote, saying the democratic exercise holds no bearing on their circumstances. Residents said they have little hope that a change in Israeli government would improve their situation or alter Israeli policy toward Palestinians, Al Jazeera English reported.
Palestinians have no vote in Israeli elections despite living under Israeli military administration in much of the West Bank, limiting their ability to influence the outcome of Israeli politics that directly affects their daily lives.
