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Israel’s election exposes its deep political and social divisions
Associated Press
Published: 11.04.19, 08:35
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1. Nothing here we have not seen before
zionist forever   (04.11.19)
Gantz is just the latest star attraction not necessarily a PM in waiting.
In 2013 Lapid appeared out of nowhere and he was just a few seats short of victory but then in 2015 his appeal had gone and he lost half his seats.
This time round Gantz he cane out of nowhere so no political baggage so was able to sell himself as all things to all people and he didn’t have much to say on policy just problems with Netanyahu.

Then there was the fact this was an anybody but Netanyahu election and so many people voted for him rather than traditional party of choice because all the polls were showing he could do it so Gantz took seats from other parties as a result of people voting tactically.

As for Gantz joinin a coalition, I am sure Netanyahu would like to see Gantz Fitch Lapid and Ya’alon and joun his coalition at the expense of some of the more troublesome fight wing parties but so far Gantz is saying he is not interested although I inaginr once Rivlin has formerly appointed Netanyahu as PM he will hold quiet talk with Gantz about the idea of him joining the coalition.
2. Generals should stick to what they do best &leave politics
Alan ,   SA   (04.11.19)
to those who know politics..We dont need a gaggle of generals .They thought its the next rank after Lt Gen is for them to be Prime Ministers! After retiring from military they should go to Puna in India for tiyul-not hang around the Knesset... I dont think Rabin or Barak made good PMs.
3. Let me see if I'm understanding you
Michael Greenberg ,   CA, USA   (04.11.19)
"a hard-line agenda that will likely eliminate the last hopes of a two-state solution with the Palestinians...."
You mean those peace-loving, conciliatory Palestinians are ever so willing to go with a 2-state solution. It's just that dastardly Netanyahu who is unwilling to negotiate or make any concessions.
Seriously?
4. Israel united: Coca-colonized & Erdogan-ized! We're happy!
Illuminating Eye ,   Israel   (04.12.19)
After all with Coca-Cola and other products from the USA we feel American!
After all with Erdogan and Turkish soap-operas and "all inclusive" Turkish vacations we feel Turkish Delightful!
We are hysterically utterly and completely happy with being the Prime Minister's cannon fodder
5. Bibi, now is time to annex the"west bank ".
Lucifer69   (04.12.19)
6. Nope, nothing of the kind! It shows Israelis aren’t dumb.
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