That and Netanyahu’s right-wing allies may support introducing a law protecting him from indictment if he gives them what they want.I feel the difference this time is that the Israeli far right and possibly Netanyahu himself believes they now have carte blance to finally annex territory in the WB on account of Trumps blessing.
Wasn't really in doubt was it?Guess what, he won again.
There was a slight possibility, but it's gone now with updated polls and early results.Wasn't really in doubt was it?
@holyland must be delightedGuess what, he won again.
There are reasons that could have made this a reality, such as Trump's upcoming peace deal with the Palestenians. It would be a lot more comfortable for Netanyahu to promote this within a Unity government, as the right wing parties would strongly oppose.@Amir any chance of a Bibi-Gantz Unity Government emerging from this? I’ve only seen it mentioned in passing, and obviously Netanyahu will be more comfortable in partnership with the right, but it seems like it would be a good opportunity to sideline the Haredim and their influence for a while. I don’t imagine Gantz went through all this just to sit in opposition.
Lieberman made it. And the "New right" party (idiot Bennett) may also make it eventually, depending on the absentee votes. We'll know tomorrow.Well shit, but it seemed to be the most likely turnout all along. Interesting that some of the most prominent/talked about figures of the right aren't making the Knesset. Polling doubtful Lieberman made it, though.
No way Gantz might back him on this and suck it up, for the greater good? He could potentially get a lot in return. The Haredim are gonna have Netanyahu by the balls and continue getting everything they want. So frustrating for everyone else.Gantz will not allow him to pass any law and will insist on his leaving his role if indicted
Would be a nice change to the scenery if he & Shaked would fail. Although there are probably more than enough of their ilk to fill the gap.Lieberman made it. And the "New right" party (idiot Bennett) may also make it eventually, depending on the absentee votes. We'll know tomorrow.
The greater good is a corrupt Prime Minister being ousted, not protected and remaining in his role.No way Gantz might back him on this and suck it up, for the greater good? He could potentially get a lot in return. The Haredim are gonna have Netanyahu by the balls and continue getting everything they want. So frustrating for everyone else.
He's regularly doing that. With Trump, with Putin...Netanyahu would do a deal with the devil himself.
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If true, no Palestinian state, land grab, seems to enshrine apartheid and a 'land lease' deal that would be incredibly politically sensitive in Egypt. Though Sisi has such a tight hold, he could probably do whatever he wants to do.
Doubt that even military intervention would stop them.There is no stopping Israel now. They will finish the job and wipe out the Palestinians within the next 50 years.
Anything short of military intervention won't stop them.
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In a capitalist democracy, you can make your voice heard through your wallet!German Parliament to Pass Motion Condemning BDS as anti-Semitic
In first for major European parliament, the move urges government not to fund or support any groups that 'question Israel's right to exist'
Why didn't Gantz get a chance to form the government?The only law the 21st Knesset passed was the one that sends everyone home
Because if the Knesset votes to head for new elections, that overrules the president's power to give someone else that chance. And Netanyahu had enough votes for that.Why didn't Gantz get a chance to form the government?