The world presents: Israel's elections - the last battle for the soul of the state | Analysis

A Financial Times editorial, reviewed in Maariv, defines Israel's elections as a battle for the nation's soul, harshly criticizes Netanyahu, and states that Israel needs responsible leadership. According to the article, the war in Gaza has killed more than 70,000 people and the invasion of Lebanon has damaged sympathy for Israel.

A Financial Times editorial, reviewed in an article by Maariv, defines Israel's elections as a battle for the nation's soul. The editorial harshly criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and states that Israel needs responsible leadership that understands that security will not be achieved through endless war. According to the article, the war in Gaza has killed more than 70,000 people and led to a humanitarian disaster. It also states that the invasion of Lebanon and settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank have damaged international sympathy for Israel. The article claims that Netanyahu pushed President Trump to start a war against Iran, a war that both leaders do not know how to end. In contrast, the opposition has stated that it will cancel the judicial reforms, establish an independent commission of inquiry regarding the October 7 attacks, and act against settler violence. The polls, according to the article, indicate that no bloc is expected to achieve an absolute majority.