The main election question that will define Israeli society
Political commentator Amnon Abramovich argues that the upcoming elections in Israel will be a test of civic thinking, going beyond the usual division into right and left. The main question is whether society is independent or submits to the will of others. The author criticizes the October 7 government, Netanyahu and his coalition, contrasting them with Gadi Eisenkot as a candidate who leads Netanyahu in polls.
Political commentator Amnon Abramovich, in an article for mako, argues that the upcoming elections in Israel will be a critical test for civic thinking, going beyond the usual division into right and left. The main question, in his opinion, is whether Israeli society is independent or is turning into a collection of people submitting to the will of others. The author sharply criticizes the October 7 government, calling it neglectful of citizens' intellect, and quotes Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who the day after the massacre said: 'In 48 hours they will demand that we all leave, and they will be right.' Abramovich notes that Netanyahu has become persona non grata in most countries of the world, and Israel's position in the US has never been so weak. He contrasts the current prime minister with Gadi Eisenkot — the only candidate who has consistently led Netanyahu in polls for prime minister, noting his honesty, modesty, and authenticity. The article also discusses tactical agreements of the opposition bloc, the problem of 38 running parties that could split votes, and potential scenarios for distributing ministerial portfolios, including the hypothetical possibility of transferring the justice portfolio to the 'Justice' party, led by Larisa Trimbobler, wife of Yigal Amir. The article's texture relies on quotes and the author's assessments, not on on-the-ground reporting.