Eliraz Sadeh and Shai Israel on an election campaign: What are the chances of unity - and what will the day after look like? | Special project
Eliraz Sadeh and Shai Israel took to the Hadera market on an election campaign following 'Kol Ha'am', examining the chances of unity in Israeli society ahead of the elections. The encounter with the public reveals deep divides: the word 'unity' is popular, but its meaning varies – for some it means support for Netanyahu, for others it means bringing together different camps. Despite the shouting, a voice of hope for compromise emerges, but the concern is that politicians are not equally ready for it.
Eliraz Sadeh and Shai Israel went to the Hadera market on an election campaign following 'Kol Ha'am', aiming to examine the chances of unity in Israeli society ahead of the Knesset elections. The encounter with the public reveals deep divides: the word 'unity' is popular among almost everyone, but its meaning varies from person to person. For some, it begins and ends with support for Benjamin Netanyahu; others want to see Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and representatives of different camps sitting around the same table. Some demand a right-wing government that will change the legal system, while others seek to replace the government and build a different coalition. Despite the shouting and jabs, another voice is also heard: people who have known each other for years remind that life is more complex than the division into right and left. The conclusion emerging from the meeting is simple: many are ready for compromises, but it is not certain that politicians are equally ready for them. After the elections, some interviewees hope, a new Israeli deal will be required – one in which both sides give a little.