Israel went to the polls with no sign of abandoning the blockade

while polarization As it spreads across the country, Israeli citizens anxiously go to the polls. high prices and increased cost of living. Beyond the Green Line, despite the indifference of Israeli voters, Palestinians Deadliest year since 2015: Deaths at the hands of the Israeli Army exceed 130. The political class, for its part, is a tired voterespecially among the Palestinian community in Israel to exercise their right to vote and give greater legitimacy to the tenth elections in the Mediterranean country.

election cycle

after the collapse”government of change“With the multicolored formations that the opposition has gathered against interim prime minister Netanyahu, Yair Lapid, try to turn this dislike into a vote. For now, Friday’s polls are Bibi’s longest serving prime minister An absolute majority would be missing a seat in Israeli history. The controversial leader has no reservations about joining forces. ultra-religious and far-right politicians Returning to power after 16 months as leader of the opposition. From there, he plans to maintain himself in the Executive and use the legislative system to avoid corruption cases.

It was precisely these accusations, which he himself denied, that made this electoral cycle go on forever. Reason Netanyahu’s brutal presence in Israeli politics. Now Israelis face a Knesset dominated by right-wing parties. The rise of the far-right movement Religious Zionism could increase its support from six to about 14 seats. Third power in parliament, therefore, can be openly. racist, anti-Arab and homophobicAn example of Israel’s turn to the right over the past two years.

depending on the Palestinian vote

Polls predict that Yesh Atidinterim Prime Minister Lapid’s party, 27 deputies, 10 more than the last elections held in the spring of last year. With its approved allies, 56 seatsFive separates for a majority in a 120-seat parliament. But the possibility of upsetting the balance appears, ironically, in the hands of the Palestinian population in Israel.

Although participation is expected less than It could block more voting rights than ever before for parties representing this 20% of the population. However, the fact that the formations appear fragmented rather than in a coalition as in the past complicates things. pass the electoral threshold. Beside increased violence in occupied territories It prevented Palestinian leaders from confirming that they would support a unity government with Lapid.

Israeli citizens fleeing personalities Management. Tel Aviv has been named the most expensive city in the world, according to The Economist magazine. Anger at high costs and income inequality becomes more and more evident in the same month. inflation It peaked at 4.6% per annum, the highest figure in a decade. Over the past four years, political representatives have been busy trying to get a seat at the decision-making table, but have made little progress on actual steps to tackle the problem. cost of living crisis.

american concern

From abroad, results and weeks of negotiations that they will follow. US President Joe Biden He has not spoken openly, but prefers a government led by Lapid or Defense Minister Benny Gantz over Bibi. “I don’t agree with anything you say,” she had told him a few years ago. His visit to Israel in July, just three weeks after new elections were announced, made Lapid strong leader in the eyes of the Israeli people. in the USA, but also GulfThey showed concern over Netanyahu’s alliance with the United States. extreme right.

When asked not to give the radical leader any further political gains, Netanyahu said: “I will not bow my head and say no when necessary.” Itamar Ben Gvir after voting. With an almost extinct left and the Israelis, who are more than justified conservative rhetoric, on Wednesday. The right-wing Knesset in its history. Racist and homophobic representatives will attend the new parliament. They provocative speeches institutions have already reached. Experts warn that these are a threat to democracy. Israel’s future is now in the hands of its citizens.