Election Commentary

Although neither Blue and White nor Likud would benefit right now from a repeat of the ill-fated unity government from 2020-2021, it is clear that Benny Gantz has not shut the door on that option.

The outgoing government is mercilessly attacking the incoming one, further eroding the standing of right-wing lawmakers in the international media even before they get their ministerial portfolios.

The PM-elect will wait until the Knesset is ready for a confidence vote on his would-be cabinet before he hands out crucial portfolios to his own Likud party. But the big question is: Will he take the path of judicial reforms?

The new government will have no grace period. From an American point of view, Israel is the US’ss most important ally in the Middle East and its most worthwhile investment.

This time, the Likud leader's coalition is without Livni, Lapid, Kahlon or Gantz to stop him • The only problem is most likely to come from his own political backyard

Benjamin Netanyahu is bound to find a sympathetic ear in Washington, especially that US policy vis-à-vis Iran and the Palestinians has failed.

It is tempting to blame all the possible dangers of the emerging coalition on Itamar Ben-Gvir, but let's remember that he will not be the one in charge. Netanyahu will.

Israelis should relax. The religious status quo in Israel has never really changed one way or another, and will not change in the wake of this election either.

Meretz, like left-wing parties that were instrumental in Israel's birth as a nation, was a party that exerted a profound influence until it ran its course • Meretz has disappeared as a result of its decision to abandon Zionism, although its lasting impact will be felt for some time to come.

As soon as the fifth election was announced, Religious Zionist Party head Bezalel Smotrich outlined the right-wing bloc's challenge upon victory: restoring governance.