Israeli Elections: What Are the Possible Outcomes?
Polls show Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition both short of a 61-seat majority, setting up weeks of coalition talks after the vote.
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In Israel, a dispute over military service gave rise to dissident parties, testing long-term loyalties, in the context of the country's approaching general elections, which will take place on 27 October, with an extremely uncertain outcome, writes The Times in an analysis of the possibility of ultra-orthodox Jews playing the role of "kingmaker" in this electoral battle, with chances of ending the Netanyahu era of Israeli politics.
The October 27 elections in the occupied territories are not simply a competition between Netanyahu and his opponents; they are also a test of the parties' ability to build a sustainable coalition.
Israeli and American analysts and researchers warned that the Israeli elections scheduled for 27th of this month could end with a political impasse that would keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in power, despite the popular retreat of his coalition, or give the opposition electoral superiority without being able to form a government. In their view, Netanyahu's departure does not guarantee a fundamental change in Israeli politics.
Israel is entering one of the most critical electoral contests in recent years, with the October 27th polls expected to answer not only the question of who will...More...
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