Dr. Anat Maor: Don't Let Victory Slip Through Our Hands
Dr. Anat Maor argues that Netanyahu's defeat in the elections (67 to 53) requires the Correction Bloc to form a coalition with the Arab parties, relying on democratic principles, the Declaration of Independence, and a poll supporting cooperation. She addresses intra-bloc objections and notes Eisenkot's openness and the directive of the chief rabbis of United Torah Judaism.
Dr. Anat Maor argues that the indicted Benjamin Netanyahu was defeated in the elections on October 27, 2026, by a result of 67 to 53, and that the Correction Bloc – which includes Yashar! Together, the Joint List, the Democrats, Ra'am, and Yisrael Beiteinu – must immediately form a coalition with the Arab parties. She bases this on democratic principles, the vision of the Declaration of Independence, and brotherhood among peoples. Maor cites a poll by the Accord Center at the Hebrew University, according to which 59% of Correction Bloc voters support including the Arab parties in the coalition. She addresses the opposition of two bloc leaders to this partnership and offers responses: the issue was controversial during the election campaign, the leader of the largest party in the bloc did not boycott any party, and a majority of voters support the partnership. Maor also mentions Gadi Eisenkot's statement that he is open to dialogue with any party, and the directive of the chief rabbis of United Torah Judaism to their Knesset members to negotiate with the head of the Correction Bloc. The article concludes with a call to form a coalition that will bring innovation, solidarity, and hope.