Islamic Jihad prominent leader, Sheikh Nafez Azzam has said that Israeli election results proves that Israeli society is moving towards a more extremist path. "Militancy will undoubtedly prevail in Israeli policy towards Palestinians," he said. He called for Palestinians to review their positions towards Israel and adopt a coherent policy in the face of the changing Israeli politic. Azzam said Palestinians, now more than ever, need to seek a united stance in the face of threats and challenges, especially in light of the devastating war on Gaza.
The Islamic Jihad leader said that the Israel poll results will not change much in regards to Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands regardless of the winner. "Competition is always at the expense of Palestinian blood," he said.
The spokesman of the Islamic Jihad, Dawod Shihab, said that the Palestinians must stop all forms of negotiations with Israel because Israel does not want peace.