Elections also in 2027 - no longer a hypothetical scenario
Moshe Klughaft analyzes the realistic possibility of repeat elections in 2027, comparing it to the 2019 scenario. The column examines the conduct of political players, their entrenchment in principles, and polls indicating no clear majority for any bloc. The conclusion: if no one compromises, the Knesset will dissolve again.
In his weekly column, Moshe Klughaft argues that the possibility of repeat elections in 2027 is not a hypothetical scenario but a natural outcome of the conduct of political players. He compares the current situation to the 2019 scenario, where elections did not decide and the Knesset dissolved twice within a year. Klughaft points to the parties' entrenchment in their principles: Lieberman issues an ultimatum on conscription and constitution, Eisenkot talks about a minority government relying on Arab abstention, and Bennett and Gantz rule out compromise options. A special poll conducted by the newspaper reveals that 16.5% of Netanyahu bloc voters and 20% of Change bloc voters would prefer repeat elections over a coalition with their rivals. The conclusion: as long as there is no clear majority for either side, and players consider the possibility of further elections, the chance of forming a stable government is low.