Analysts React to Israel’s Deadlocked Election Results

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According to The Times of Israel, following the Israeli election results which severely weakened Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition down to 50 seats while the opposing bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot also failed to secure a 61-seat majority, the political landscape remains deadlocked. Likud remains the largest party, while Israeli-Arab parties achieved a record-breaking 17 to 18 seats. In their podcast, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discussed the deep divisions in Israeli society following October 7th. Yossi Klein Halevi expressed deep disappointment that Netanyahu remains at the head of the largest party, viewing it as a blow to accountability. Conversely, invoking the Jewish concept of 'Dayenu', Donniel Hartman expressed relief at the potential end of Netanyahu's current government and emphasized the need for liberal parties to engage with Arab citizens and potentially form a temporary minority government.