Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
Israel held municipal elections on Tuesday, with a backdrop of the ongoing war in Gaza affecting the turnout and mood of voters across the country. The elections, which had been postponed twice due to the conflict, saw Israelis casting their votes to elect mayors, local council members, and regional council representatives. With voting taking place from 7 am to 10 pm, the Ministry of Interior reported lower turnout compared to the previous elections in 2018. The tumultuous months leading up to the elections were marked by mass protests against proposed changes to the judiciary by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The war in Gaza has added another layer of complexity to the elections, with different protest movements emerging. Families of Israelis captured by Palestinian fighters have demanded government action while anti-war and anti-government protests have also taken place. The elections have been viewed as a referendum on Netanyahu's government, particularly its handling of the war. In Jerusalem, the race for mayor between incumbent Moshe Lion and challenger Ofer Berkovitch has garnered significant attention. Protesters in Tel Aviv voiced their dissent against the war on Gaza, with one activist expressing concerns about the weaponization of grief and the impact of the conflict on Israeli society. The elections are seen as critical in determining the future of mixed cities and the potential for calm to be restored. In Tel Aviv, Deputy Mayor Meital Lehavi rallied voters to prevent far-right parties from gaining more seats on the local council. The influence of national rhetoric from the war has seeped into the local election campaigns, polarizing voters on the approach towards the conflict with Hamas. As the war continues to dominate the national discourse, the impact on local elections is evident. The outcome of these municipal elections will not only shape the leadership of towns and cities but also reflect the sentiments of Israelis towards their government's actions during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.