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Khan Younis residents watch Israel election for Gaza shift

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Residents of Khan Younis are closely tracking Israel’s election, hoping to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ayman Ahmed says he prefers challenger Gadi Eisenkot, who supports President Donald Trump’s Gaza roadmap.
Only Democratic candidate Yair Golan advocated a two-state solution during the campaign, according to residents.
Residents fear a Netanyahu victory would intensify war, especially after two Israeli strikes killed one and wounded six.

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Residents of Khan Younis are closely tracking Israel’s election, hoping to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ayman Ahmed says he prefers challenger Gadi Eisenkot, who supports President Donald Trump’s Gaza roadmap.
Only Democratic candidate Yair Golan advocated a two-state solution during the campaign, according to residents.
Residents fear a Netanyahu victory would intensify war, especially after two Israeli strikes killed one and wounded six.