And Now What? The Elections Are Over, but the Political Chaos Is Just Beginning

No bloc can form a government if it keeps its promises, so a breakup of those promises is expected. The outgoing government received a letter of dismissal from the public, but a replacement is not in sight. The Arab public is the main story of the elections. US President Trump appointed himself chairman of Netanyahu's election campaign.

Israel is in political chaos after the elections for the 26th Knesset. No bloc can form a government if it stands by its promises, so a necessary breakup of those promises is expected. The outgoing government received a letter of dismissal from the public, but forming an alternative government is not in sight due to entrenchment in blocs, commitments to voters, and lack of trust in Benjamin Netanyahu. The article, by Avi Benayahu, identifies the Arab public as the main story of the elections, noting that their mass turnout was meant to protect their children's lives. He blames the delegitimization against them on racism. It also states that US President Donald Trump appointed himself chairman of Netanyahu's election campaign, an intervention described as harmful and dangerous. The article calls for a strong, stable, and statesmanlike government, and warns of the security, diplomatic, and economic challenges ahead.