Another deadlock looms despite Israel’s longest-serving prime minister facing graft charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their ballots in Jerusalem, March 2 2020. Picture: ATEF SAFADI / POOL / AFP
“Today I have no sense of celebration,” President Reuven Rivlin said after voting, voicing the frustration across the country after a seemingly never-ending election season. “The feeling I have is not simple, it’s even one of shame, when I face you, the citizens of Israel.” The candidates were more upbeat than Rivlin, who, as president, will guide any coalition talks in the weeks ahead.
Israel’s economy has weathered the political turmoil, with growth strong and the labour market tight. But the longer the stalemate continues, the heavier the toll, including the lack of new money for health, education, welfare or infrastructure projects until an annual budget is approved by parliament.
The trial is due to begin on March 17, when post-election coalition wheeling and dealing is likely to be in full swing.
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