Israeli Political Figures Warn of Repeat Elections Amidst Dormant Campaign
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Prominent Israeli politicians and media figures are warning of the high probability of repeat elections, contributing to a lackluster campaign. Figures like Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman have explicitly stated that further elections are likely if political conditions are not met. This concern echoes past electoral instability, with Israel having held five elections between 2019 and 2022.
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- Israeli political figures and media personalities are warning of the high likelihood of repeat elections.
- The prospect of further elections is contributing to a perceived lack of engagement in the current campaign.
- Gadi Eisenkot stated it would be preferable to hold additional elections if political conditions are not met.
- Avigdor Lieberman suggested he favors another election round if his minimum demands are not satisfied.
- President Isaac Herzog acknowledged the possibility and pledged to work to prevent repeat elections.
- Israel experienced five election cycles between 2019 and 2022 due to coalition instability.
With the upcoming elections just a week away, prominent Israeli political figures and media personalities are expressing concern over the likelihood of repeat elections. This sentiment is contributing to a perceived lack of engagement in the current campaign, with some questioning the need to invest effort if another vote is imminent.
Moshe Klughaft, a commentator, voiced frustration over the prospect of multiple elections, questioning the purpose of urging citizens to vote in what may be a prelude to further elections. Similarly, Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, stated he would not sit with the ultra-Orthodox or Arab parties, nor under Likud, suggesting he favors another round of elections if his minimum conditions are not met.
Gadi Eisenkot, a candidate for prime minister, declared that if a "Zionist majority" is not achieved and the ultra-Orthodox parties do not agree to his principles, it would be "preferable to go to additional elections." Yoaz Hendel echoed this, warning that "we are racing towards it" and suggesting that voting for larger parties could lead to further elections, potentially endangering smaller parties like his own by risking them falling below the electoral threshold.
Benny Gantz, in a recent retirement speech, cautioned that Israel might face repeat elections or "disaster." President Isaac Herzog also acknowledged the high probability of this scenario, stating he would "do everything I can to prevent repeat elections."
Israel has previously experienced a series of five elections between 2019 and 2022 due to difficulties in forming stable coalitions. The current possibility of another election cycle, even before the current one concludes, may explain the subdued atmosphere characterizing the ongoing campaign.
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