Today Israelis will go to the polls
Summary
Newstalk Breakfast discusses the upcoming Israeli elections with Asher Fredman, Executive Director of the Miscav Institute. The conversation highlights the complexity of forming a government, noting that the ruling coalition may fall short of a majority and that coalition-building could take one to two months. Key topics include the potential for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th attack, the economic impact of the ultra-Orthodox population, and the ongoing corruption trials facing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Topics discussed
California Closets commercial
Introduction to Israeli election and guest
Electoral complexity and Arab party influence
Key issues: security inquiry and judicial tensions
Economy and ultra-Orthodox conscription debate
Netanyahu's legal trials and personal security risks
Implications of potential conviction for office
Timeline for government formation negotiations
Guest credits and show sign-off
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