This is not the victory Netanyahu dreamed of, but it is certainly our defeat | Ben Caspit
The hope for change suffered a blow: Eisenkot has no majority without the Arab parties, and Netanyahu has no 61 either. Between the possibility of a unity government and political deadlock, I refuse to despair.…
Assessment
The election results leave both major blocs short of a governing majority, with neither Netanyahu nor a coalition excluding the Arab parties able to reach 61 seats. This stalemate forces a choice between a unity government and political paralysis. The columnist refuses to despair, arguing that Israel as a shared home is worth fighting for. The real question is whether the political class can overcome its own deadlock before the country pays the price.