Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie
Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 12:30 The same racist, Zionist logic that justified the Gaza genocide is now making it impossible for the Jewish opposition to reach a deal with Palestinian parties to oust Netanyahu Protesters hold up placards during a demonstration on Habima Square in Tel Aviv…
Israel's recent general election has revealed the extent of its sham democracy, exposing the West's complicity in this deception. Despite being deemed a "Jewish and democratic state," Israel has effectively suppressed the political voice of its Palestinian minority, further cementing its apartheid-like regime. This troubling trend is evident in the election results, where the Palestinian parties gained unprecedented support - yet the opposition remains unwilling to form a coalition government with them.
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