Israel’s Electoral System Faces a Crisis, but Its Democracy Remains Strong
An inconclusive referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.
March 26, 2021
A repeat of 2006?
As Israel enters the post-election phase of its political cycle, where various parties jockey and bargain to create a governing coalition, the Palestinian Authority is preparing for its first parliamentary elections since 2006, to be followed by a presidential election. Then as now, these elections will pit the Fatah party against Hamas. Ghaith al-Omari explains the current situation:
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Login or SubscribeAn inconclusive referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.
A repeat of 2006?
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