Middle Israel: Why Netanyahu's political formula no longer works - opinion
Edelstein and Eisenkot are representatives of two populations that were wheels of the social wagon Netanyahu rode to Israel’s helm: the so-called Moroccans and Russians.
Assessment
Two demographic pillars that once secured Netanyahu's coalition success are now showing signs of fracture. The opinion piece points to MKs Edelstein and Eisenkot as symbols of the Russian and Mizrahi communities whose loyalty may be wavering. The key question is whether this signals a lasting realignment or a transient protest that Netanyahu can still repair.