Benny Gantz
Both Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu gave up things they wanted in return for things they needed.
He elevated country over personal and partisan interests.
Was Yuli Edelstein justified in keeping the Knesset closed?
The political crisis is real, but the hysteria is unwarranted.
For the first time, these politicians may be serious about politics.
Three elections having led to inconclusive results, a fourth now looms. There’s another, smarter, more representative way.
A political war of attrition.
But will liberal Jews, and Democratic presidential candidates, listen?
The divide-but-don’t-conquer strategy.
Even as he has created one for himself.
Compromising with Netanyahu would be preferable to a third election.
They are anti-Zionist and support terrorism.
Contrary to popular wisdom, it’s not all about the blocs.
A primer on the state of play of Israeli politics, how Israel’s electoral system shapes (and warps) priorities, and why Netanyahu has reason to be worried about his new rival.