Yohanan Plesner: 3 existential issues facing Israel’s voters

Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute, warns that Israel may be heading toward another series of inconclusive elections unless politicians break their promises. In a podcast episode, he discusses the overabundance of registered parties, the use of joint lists to minimize wasted votes, and the immense challenges of forming a stable coalition.

In this episode of the Times of Israel podcast 'What Matters Now,' host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaks with Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute and a former Kadima MK. Plesner outlines three existential issues facing Israeli voters ahead of the October 27 election. He warns that the country may be heading toward another series of inconclusive elections unless politicians are willing to break their promises. The discussion covers the overabundance of parties that registered this week, the strategic use of joint party lists to minimize wasted votes, and the immense challenges of forming a stable coalition after the vote. Plesner notes that a politician's word may be somewhat flexible, leading to broken promises, which could be necessary to avoid political deadlock. The episode is part of the weekly podcast series exploring key issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world.