Israel’s October 27 Vote: Far-Right Surge and Mainstream Convergence on Palestinian Issues
Israelis vote on October 27 in a closely contested election where the far right is gaining ground despite a decline in support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Analysis of recent Knesset votes reveals that mainstream centrist parties often align with the far right on issues concerning Palestinians, such as opposing statehood and supporting annexation. While the far-right leader Itamar Ben-Gvir is gaining popularity among young voters, the overall political landscape remains deadlocked, with Arab-led parties potentially serving as kingmakers despite recent disqualification attempts.