When there are no winners, the state must not be the loser | Liora Minka

Liora Minka, in an opinion column, calls on politicians to seek common ground following the deadlock in the 2026 elections, and warns of political paralysis amid security, economic, and social challenges.

Liora Minka argues in an opinion column that the deadlock created in the 2026 elections, without a clear decision, requires politicians to seek common ground instead of entrenching themselves in their positions. She warns against premature victory celebrations, as the mandate picture does not guarantee a stable government from the right or any other alignment. Minka emphasizes that Israel cannot afford prolonged political paralysis given security, diplomatic, economic, and social challenges, while warning of escalation with Iran and the burden on reserve soldiers. She calls for integrating Israeli Arab citizens into public life on the basis of civic equality and acceptance of the state's Jewish and democratic character, as well as making decisions regarding the integration of Haredim in sharing the burden. The column concludes with hope that the deadlock will open a door for the long-awaited change.