The nightmare is just beginning: Israel chose its leaders – but not what awaits them in Europe | Sharon Pardo

The European Union issued a polite but measured statement following the elections in Israel, without a personal greeting to Netanyahu. The author analyzes the expected political challenges vis-à-vis Europe, warning of sanctions and emphasizing the need for a political horizon.

The article analyzes the expected challenges for the next Israeli government vis-à-vis Europe, against the backdrop of the election results. The European Union issued a polite but measured statement, congratulating the high voter turnout but refraining from a personal greeting to Netanyahu or a commitment to policy change. The author argues that Netanyahu is identified in Europe with the deepest political opposition, and that criticism of him casts a shadow over all of Israel. Despite the existence of allies such as Germany, Italy, and Hungary, the article warns that Israel has no immunity from anti-Israeli measures. The author calls for curbing settler violence and avoiding annexation as a basis for rebuilding trust, and warns of sweeping harm to Israeli students, researchers, and artists.

The nightmare is just beginning: Israel chose its leaders – but not what awaits them in Europe | Sharon Pardo