Israel's election cycle reveals a country untethered from reality

The Israeli election cycle has raised concerns about the country's priorities. According to Haaretz, the election should address the devastation in Gaza and Lebanon, particularly in light of the events of October 7. However, the election cycle appears to be avoiding important issues, which may foreshadow what will happen once it is over.

A recent survey of American Jews by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that a majority of those surveyed would prefer to see Israel's opposition defeat the current governing coalition in the upcoming election. The survey, reported by the Jerusalem Post, found that 54% of respondents preferred an opposition victory, while 14% favored the current coalition. The sample was limited to American Jews who are relatively connected to Jewish life, Israel, or Jewish identity.

The survey's results were not surprising, given the respondents' political leanings. The majority of those surveyed reported voting for Kamala Harris in 2024, and their preferences for the Israeli election tracked closely with their American political identities. Strong liberals favored the Israeli opposition, while strong conservatives were more likely to favor the coalition.

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