Mensch-Kight Geopolitics: America, Israel, World

Supplemental episode with election results as of 90% of ballots counted.

Polls show Netanyahu has a path to reelection, but it will be a close call. Anti-Bibi parties are trying to coax the undeclared parties into their fold.

Naftali Bennett’s Yamina Party has pulled ahead of Gideon Sa’ar’s Party. Could he be the alternative candidate to succeed Netanyahu? What would that coalition look like?

Bibi will not accept a rotation as Prime Minister. Bennett remains kingmaker who could solidify either coalition. Sa’ar, Bibi’s main opponent, has fallen to third place. Latest polls included.

Yair Lapid takes a back seat, Michaeli says Benny Gantz should quit, Israelis feel their society is deeply divided.

Iran is Israel’s most dangerous enemy because of their intelligence and industry. Iranians are very smart people who modernized considerably in the 60’s and 70’s before the Islamist Revolution placed power in the hands of fanatical religious clerics. Also, a new poll from Haaretz about a month out from Election Day.

The Biden Administration is looking to return to the Obama Era nuclear deal. The key issues in the election are discussed along with the history of the Labor Party and Israel’s traditional left.

The 2020 Election was somewhat inconclusive but did ultimately lead to the emergency unity government between Netanyahu and Gantz. The breakup of that government has led to a fourth election in 2 years.

The September 2019 election was the second election held that year that once again produced no result and led to a third election.

The lead up to the first Knesset Election in 2019, the election results, and the failure to form a coalition.

Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, is discussed along with its Cabinet.

Israel’s court system and ceremonial Presidency are described.

The rise of Iran and changing threats in the Middle East brought Israel and several Arab states closer together. Learn about the new alliance and it’s implications for the future.

Israel looks to end it’s virus lockdowns. Iran will end inspections soon which is placing pressure on the new US administration to act. Also, descriptions of Israel’s center-left Yesh Atid and Blue and White Parties.

Iran continues to banter as negotiations to restore the Obama era nuclear deal are discussed. New polls give insight into how Israeli voters perceive the election.

Gidon Sa’ar continues to challenge Bibi Netanyahu as he aspires to succeed him, Iran may be close to developing nuclear weapons, and learn about Israel’s ultra-orthodox religious parties.

Israel will soon receive a new Ambassador from the United States. Updates on the virus crisis, Israeli energy plans, and a description of the Yisrael Beteinu and Yamina parties.

Iran is enriching uranium and the Biden team is talking about restoring the Iran Deal. Elections have been called for the Palestinians. Learn about the Likud Party, Israel’s main centre-right party. Likud has been the dominant force in Israeli politics since the late ‘70s.

Israeli Arab Parties and new developments in the political views ofArab-Israeli minority. Also, polls of Palestinian Arabs and insights into their political situation.

Labor is resurrected from the dead like the Biblical vision of the Valley of Dry Bones. Gidon Sa’ar proposes term limits for the Prime Minister. Also, polls of current thinking on the part of the Palestinians Arabs.

Naftali Bennett says he will not join a coalition with Netanyahu further weakening Bibi’s chances at reelection. Four possible election outcomes are explored as a game of Dreidel.

The Knesset has formally dissolved and called for new elections; the fourth election in two years. Will Netanyahu win another term? Can his latest competitor unseat him?