איזנקוט היה צריך לחכות, נתניהו יכול להודות בטעויות

The article criticizes the premature celebrations of victory by politicians and pollsters following recent elections, arguing that they often prove to be unfounded. It specifically points to Gadi Eisenkot's post-election speech, where he declared that "millions of Israelis are fed up with division and incitement," and then faced questions about his refusal to sit with the leader of the largest party, Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot's call for a "Zionist government" is questioned, as his path to power seemingly involves alliances with anti-Zionist elements, including those who identify as Palestinian and deny the October 7th massacre.

The author contends that the public's acceptance of such alliances is problematic, especially for bereaved families. Eisenkot's assertion that the era of "us and them" is over is contrasted with the reality of his political maneuvering. Despite Eisenkot's claim that further elections would be a mistake given high turnout, the election results did not strongly support his narrative that the public voted against Netanyahu's continued premiership.

The article also addresses why Netanyahu has not faced a more significant political price for the security failures of October 7th. It suggests that the lack of a compelling alternative leader in the opposition is a key factor, alongside Netanyahu's perceived successes in managing the war and his assertive stance with international leaders. The author argues that Netanyahu could have taken responsibility for the failures, explaining the complexities of the situation and focusing on war management without engaging in political disputes, which might have helped him rebrand as a "new Netanyahu" and reconnect with his base.

Furthermore, the piece discusses the implications of the recent elections for Arab parties, which are seen as the clear winners, celebrating with the Egyptian national anthem. The author expresses concern that these parties aim to undermine Israel from within and transform it into an Arab state. The article criticizes both the left and the right for their approaches to Arab citizens, suggesting a need for legislation to distinguish between responsible Arab citizens and those who use democratic tools against the state's existence. It calls for the Supreme Court (Bagatz) to be more involved in safeguarding Israel's Jewish and democratic future.