Correct the navigation error
Ariella Ringel Hoffman argues that the Change Bloc failed in political navigation, failing to reach the periphery and Likud voters, and proposes remapping priorities and considering a unity government or partnership with the Arab parties.
Ariella Ringel Hoffman analyzes the failure of the Change Bloc in the 2026 elections, using a military navigation metaphor. According to her, the central mistake was in identifying the location: the bloc turned to the convinced instead of the geographical and cognitive periphery—those who feel the other side looks down on them. She notes that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu managed to turn weakness into opportunity and build a political narrative of fighting elites, even after October 7 and the security failure. The article suggests that instead of seeking a formula to topple Netanyahu, one should choose an alternative that minimizes damage, such as a national unity government or partnership with the Arab parties. The tone is analytical but carries emotional weight, using visual imagery ('Mount Meron versus Mount Ardon') and a call for precision in identification.