The first prosecution of a sitting Israeli premier deepens the political paralysis in a country that has had two inconclusive elections this year, and may be headed to a third vote.
The plot is so thick now, it is basically oatmeal. Today in the messy porridge of Israeli politics, Netanyahu was indicted on charges of fraud, bribery and breach of trust. Naturally, he is pointing fingers at the investigators and saying he is the victim of a witch hunt. And naturally Benny Gantz is taking full advantage of this and saying he should step down, though apparently there is nothing legally making him step down. The article cites multiple sources who think this will cost him the inevitable third election. I agree with them. I think this is the final straw that will shift the few seats that need shifting to make a centrist-left government. I am wondering if this could even shift the outcome of the next three weeks, though I do not believe that will happen. right now in history, the institutions and democracy of Israel are being tested and I think this shows that they are either not very strong too begin with, or people in power have weakened them in order to strengthen themselves. I think what matters most for Israel right now is not who they elect but rather how that person/ party comes to power.
