OCCUPIED PALESTINE — The Zionist regime is facing yet another severe political crisis as the latest parliamentary election results fail to give any of the main rival camps a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, highlighting the chronic instability and systemic failures of the occupying entity.
According to the latest vote counts, the right-wing bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu has secured 54 seats, with his Likud party taking 26. Meanwhile, the so-called opposition camp, led by Gadi Eisenkot, trails closely with 49 seats, including 21 for his Yashar party. Crucially, both factions remain far below the 61-seat threshold required to form a government.
In a powerful display of steadfastness, Palestinian-led lists inside the 1948 occupied territories achieved a remarkable victory, collectively securing 19 seats. The Joint List won 13 seats, while the Ra’am party secured six. This strong presence further complicates the Zionist political calculus, as both major factions have historically refused genuine partnerships with Palestinian representatives.
Approximately 600,000 “double-envelope” ballots—including votes from soldiers and diplomats—remain to be counted. While these could slightly alter the final distribution, they are unlikely to break the deadlock. Furthermore, the electoral process was marred by attempts at sabotage, with Ahmad Tibi, head of the Taal party, revealing that government-backed settlers actively tried to suppress and disrupt Palestinian votes during the election.
The deadlock has sparked panic and infighting among Zionist leaders. Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party within Eisenkot’s camp, openly called for an alliance with Palestinian parties, declaring that “Netanyahu lost” and condemning the racist division of Jewish and Arab votes. “We have no future here if we don’t stop being afraid and if we don’t stop with the racism,” Golan stated, pointing to the regime’s deep-seated apartheid mentality.
However, entrenched racism continues to dictate the regime’s politics. While Eisenkot’s camp is reportedly attempting to coordinate with Palestinian lawmakers merely to oust the Likud Knesset speaker, a true coalition remains a distant prospect. Netanyahu and his far-right allies have flatly refused to join with Palestinian parties, further ensuring the political gridlock.
As the final votes are tallied, the persistent inability to form a cohesive government underscores the inherent fragility of the Zionist project, driven by relentless internal division and the unwavering resilience of the Palestinian people.
Reference: The Cradle | Al-Mayadeen
So Netanyahu will stay PM for the foreseeable future until somebody forms a government, or they call ANOTHER election and someone else gets a majority.
I understand the Israeli voters' dilemna. I mean, how DO you choose which genocidal maniac will be better for you?