Israel is Preparing for its Fourth Election in Two Years

Izzi Zellan, ‘23

For the fourth time in two years, Israel is forced to hold an election after its government collapsed in late December. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, after three inconclusive elections, agreed to form a coalition between their two parties, the Likud party and the Blue and White party respectively. The coalition lasted a mere seven months.
The driving force behind the government collapse is generally considered to be Netanyahu’s desire to form a government that will be more favorable to him during his corruption trial, which is scheduled to begin hearing evidence in February.

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