With a national unity government appearing remote, the country faces the prospect of another early election within months - a contest in which Netanyahu would undoubtedly wager on regaining control.
The next coalition agreement should include a commitment to put a stable framework for planning, building permits, and property taxation into law, and to establish how that framework can be changed.
If Israel ends up with a unity government, the country will get moderation whether it voted for it or not. The majority Zionist public will land in the middle for lack of anywhere else to go.
Israel’s Jewish identity should never be an excuse to deny equality to Arab citizens. And equality for Arab citizens should not require abandoning the Jewish national character of the state.
Rabbi Dov Lando urges haredi young men to prioritize Torah study over military service, raising questions about ethics, Jewish law, and responsibility.
It is bad enough to discover that Jews can be every bit as racist as anyone else. But where is common sense? Where is political logic?
I understand how much it hurts to hear a Democrat speak negatively about Israel. But no matter how much we care about Israel, this is bigger than that.
Coming from Israel, it is easy to miss that the most direct say we have over our children’s education in the US is a line near the bottom of the ballot.
Israel’s democratic process highlights a stark contrast with Gaza, where generations have grown up without general elections.
Israel must do everything possible to maintain near-complete independence in its space capabilities across all aspects of “Blue and White” development.
After the results of Tuesday's election produced a stalemate, there are few options available to prevent another round of elections – a minority opposition government or a centrist unity government.