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With Israel’s October 27 election approaching, the political map remains deadlocked. Guest host Alex Selsky examines the latest polling, the growing importance of Arab parties in coalition calculations, and whether a new “third bloc” could force Israel’s major parties into a broad unity government.
Selsky also looks inside Likud, where Benjamin Netanyahu is reshaping the party list and rewarding loyal allies, and considers what recent political moves could mean for the next government. He discusses possible foreign interference in the election, divisions within both the coalition and opposition, the future role of Ra’am, and Avigdor Lieberman’s potential path to the premiership.
Israel Insider brings you analysis of the political, security, and strategic developments shaping Israel and the Middle East. Subscribe to the Middle East Forum for new episodes and expert analysis every week.
With Israel’s October 27 election approaching, the political map remains deadlocked. Guest host Alex Selsky examines the latest polling, the growing importance of Arab parties in coalition calculations, and whether a new “third bloc” could force Israel’s major parties into a broad unity government.
Selsky also looks inside Likud, where Benjamin Netanyahu is reshaping the party list and rewarding loyal allies, and considers what recent political moves could mean for the next government. He discusses possible foreign interference in the election, divisions within both the coalition and opposition, the future role of Ra’am, and Avigdor Lieberman’s potential path to the premiership.
Israel Insider brings you analysis of the political, security, and strategic developments shaping Israel and the Middle East. Subscribe to the Middle East Forum for new episodes and expert analysis every week.
