African governments from Morocco to South Africa are closely watching Israel's upcoming October 27 election, as its outcome could test the resilience of Israel's relationships with African countries in the aftermath of the war on Gaza. The conflict has highlighted diverse responses across the continent, with some nations pursuing diplomatic measures against Israel while others maintain commercial and security ties. The new Israeli government's approach to Gaza and the Palestinian question is expected to influence its efforts to preserve and expand partnerships in Africa, which are shaped by competing priorities including security needs, commercial interests, and longstanding bilateral agreements.