Israel moves toward snap elections
Key Questions
Why is Israel moving toward snap elections?
The Knesset dissolved over disputes on ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions, with Netanyahu trailing in polls due to his corruption trial and handling of multi-front wars.
How do wars impact Netanyahu and Iran's regimes?
Analysis indicates ongoing wars help sustain both Netanyahu's and Iran's leadership by rallying domestic support, making peace prospects more difficult.
What role does security play in Israel's election campaign?
Security issues dominate the campaign amid the Gaza control order and Iran tensions, widening the rift between Israel and the diaspora according to former AIPAC insiders.
Knesset dissolves over ultra-Orthodox draft; Netanyahu trails in polls amid corruption trial and multi-front wars. Analysis suggests war sustains both Netanyahu and Iran's regimes, complicating peace prospects. A deep-dive interview with a former AIPAC insider examines how security dominates the campaign and the widening diaspora rift. Netanyahu's 70% Gaza control order may further polarize election campaign.