Polling stations open in Israel amid deepening frustration among Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, where many express skepticism that the election will bring meaningful shifts in their political or daily realities. With tensions simmering over decades of occupation and limited self-governance, residents describe a sense of stagnation and few expectations for near-term improvements. The vote comes as a backdrop of ongoing disputes over land, settlements, and sovereignty, leaving some questioning whether political processes alone can address long-standing grievances. For many, the ballot offers little more than symbolic participation in a system they feel excludes them from fundamental decisions.
As Israelis prepare to vote, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say they have little hope of change.
