A last-ditch effort to dismantle Israeli democracy
As Israelis prepare for what may be the most consequential election in the country’s history on Oct. 27, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has launched an extraordinary legislative blitz before the Knesset’s coming summer recess,…
Assessment
The coalition's legislative blitz before the Knesset recess, including laws on Haredi draft, sets the stage for an election framed as a referendum on democratic institutions. The outcome on Oct. 27 will determine whether these rapid-fire changes hold or face reversal, making the vote a pivotal moment for Israel's governance structure.