It Is Currently 'Dangerous' to Predict Israeli Elections, Says Northeastern University Professor

The video discusses the challenges of forming a coalition government in Israel, focusing on the major candidates Netanyahu and Gantz. It highlights Netanyahu's past success in forming coalitions with Ultra Orthodox parties and the difficulties faced by center-left parties. The role of smaller parties in the Knesset and the unchanged political landscape are examined. A significant change in this election is the increased focus on the issue of religion and state, particularly the conscription of Ultra Orthodox into the military, influenced by Avigdor Lieberman's stance.

What is the main challenge for Netanyahu and Gantz in forming a coalition government?

• Internal party conflicts

• Opposition from international communities

• Difficulty in securing a majority in the Knesset

• Lack of support from Ultra Orthodox parties

How has the political landscape in Israel changed since the last election?

• Significant shift towards left-wing views

• Increased support for Netanyahu

• Consolidation of smaller parties

• Decrease in the number of competing parties

What new issue has become more prominent in the current Israeli election?

• Religion and state

• Environmental concerns

• Economic reforms

• Foreign policy

Who is Avigdor Lieberman and what role did he play in the current election?

• A left-wing leader opposing Netanyahu

• A secular right-wing leader who refused to join Netanyahu's coalition

• A member of the Ultra Orthodox parties

• A foreign diplomat influencing Israeli politics

What triggered the current Israeli election?

• A shift in public opinion towards the left

• An economic crisis

• A new law regarding military conscription

• Netanyahu's inability to form a coalition with Lieberman