Roei Shindler: The people have decided. The politicians are still deliberating

Roei Shindler argues that the election results show the public wants change, but politicians are stuck in coalition negotiations. He proposes direct election of the prime minister, similar to mayoral elections, to ensure stability and reflect the voters' will.

Roei Shindler argues that the recent Israeli election results revealed an absurdity in the system: the public clearly expressed its desire for change, but politicians struggle to translate this into forming an alternative government due to promises, disqualifications, and boycotts exchanged during the campaign. The proposed solution is direct election of the prime minister, similar to local authority elections, which would ensure governmental stability and sever the prime minister's dependence on the coalition. Shindler acknowledges that the past attempt at direct election failed, but argues it should be implemented alongside constitutional mechanisms that guarantee a stable four-year term. He emphasizes that this system would give every citizen direct influence over the identity of the leader, and would require candidates to appeal to a broader public instead of focusing on coalition negotiations. The article concludes with a call to use the current Knesset majority to advance a reform that will serve Israeli democracy in the long term.