Israeli Election 2019

Response · April 30, 2019
Is Israel a House Divided?
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Despite challenges to its electoral system, its prime minister, and its relations with Palestinian Arabs, the answer is no.
Response · April 15, 2019
The Common Sense of Israel’s Voting Public
By Daniel Polisar
Israelis are neither blind to Netanyahu's flaws nor fooled by his diversions. They chose him because he best reflects their political values and best secures their interests.
Response · April 8, 2019
How Israel’s Electoral System Brings the Country’s Fringes Into Its Center
By Evelyn Gordon
Israel's confusing plethora of small parties actually keeps Ḥaredim and Israeli Arabs, in particular, from becoming too alienated.
Monthly Essay · April 1, 2019
How and Why Israelis Vote
By Haviv Rettig Gur
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.