Who Israel elects matters, and not just for Israelis
Summary
The article says polls suggest Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition may fall short of a parliamentary majority, while opposition parties may also struggle to form a government because most have ruled out relying on Arab parties. It argues that a government led by Gadi Eisenkot could differ from Netanyahu’s on Gaza and cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan, but says major policy change would remain uncertain.Key Facts
- Most polls cited in the article forecast that Netanyahu and his far-right and ultra-Orthodox partners will not win a parliamentary majority.
- Most opposition parties have ruled out forming a coalition with parties that mainly represent Israel’s Palestinian citizens.
- The article says the opposition could also lack enough support to govern if it excludes those parties.
- The article identifies retired Lieutenant General Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief of staff, as a possible leader of a new government.
- Eisenkot and Benny Gantz joined Netanyahu’s emergency government after the October 7 attacks and later left, according to the article.
- Netanyahu faces trial in three corruption cases on charges including fraud, breach of trust and bribery.
- The article argues a government without Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich could be more likely to cooperate with Donald Trump’s peace plan.
- The article says a new government might improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza and allow some Israeli withdrawal, while a complete and immediate withdrawal remains unlikely.
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