Former defence minister Avigdor Lieberman (L) has gained in popularity since April's election which saw Netanyahu (R) fail to put together a coalition (AFP Photo/MENAHEM KAHANA)
AFP: Netanyahu fights for political life a week before Israel votes
Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel moved into its final week of campaigning Monday for an unprecedented second general election in five months with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu battling for political survival while facing a potential corruption indictment.
With the September 17 vote looming, Netanyahu and his right-wing Likud drew outrage from opposition parties with a push for last-minute legislation that would allow party officials to bring cameras to polling stations.
His critics labelled it a naked attempt to depress turnout among Israel's Arab population, as it could intimidate many into staying away.
They also pointed out that it could serve to energise Netanyahu's base of right-wing voters due to his warnings -- so far unfounded -- that the election could be stolen.
Read more ....
WNU Editor: All of my Israeli contacts are telling me that they have no idea on who will be the "winner" when Israelis go to the polls on September 17.
5 comments:
perhaps
A dyslexic friend of mine thinks Netanyahu is an anogram for Not in yer life.
Only the devil knows
It's not about being defeated or even a winner, Israeli politics don't work that way.
Its always about, can a coalition be formed...
Even if Likud didn't come in with the most seats, it's all about the ability to form that vital majority in a coalition, after the vote.
The real question is, will Bibi be able to muster a right wing majority, without Leiberman?
Remember that in the last election, both Likud and Blue & White were on 35 seats each. Only Likud was given the chance to form the Government as Blue & White lacked the partners to even come close to a majority...
The devil is older then the wars of man
Post a Comment