Published: 28 May 2016
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Is Bogie Ya’alon the next Ariel Sharon? – Amir Tibon – Tablet Magazine 25.05.16
Why a ‘political earthquake’ may be in store for Benjamin Netanyahu - and how his former Defence Minister could trigger it. Less than a week after the earthquake that shook Israeli politics, it is no longer entirely fanciful to imagine PM Netanyahu losing power—like he has in the past—to a decorated general who assures “Middle Israel” that he will keep the country safe while also appealing to a segment of the Israeli centre-left.
Poll: Party headlined by Ya’alon, Sa’ar, Kahlon could beat Likud – Marissa Newman – The Times of Israel 27.05.16
Survey shows new center-right alliance could snatch up 25 seats, compared to Likud’s 21; Zionist Union would be reduced to just 11 seats.
In Tel Aviv, thousands protest Israel’s ‘fascist’ incoming defense minister – Tamar Pileggi – The Times of Israel 28.05.16
2,000 demonstrate against appointment of Liberman; Joint List chairman says only a joint Jewish-Arab effort will topple Netanyahu government. [Includes video 0:33]
The Zionist dream is threatened from within. Here's what Israel must do to save it. – Ari Shavit – Haaretz 26.05.16
‘Next year, Israel will mark landmark anniversaries of some of its greatest political, diplomatic and military milestones. It's time for the reasonable majority to reject the people and forces bringing calamity upon us.’
A practical proposal to save Israel from Netanyahu – Uri Avnery – Haaretz 25.05.16
If the young Knesset members of the Zionist Union will arise and form a new party, there could yet be hope.
Netanyahu is here to stay for a long time, so get used to It – Ravit Hecht – Haaretz 27.05.16
For over 20 years, the fate of Israel’s citizens has been tied to him, and people still refuse to digest the Netanyahu phenomenon. Predictions of his imminent fall or, at least the beginning of the end, have been heard on countless occasions.
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