All votes have been tallied following parliamentary elections in Israel.
According to the final results, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s bloc won 53 seats, rival Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc secured 48 seats, and Arab parties obtained 19 seats.
How will political dynamics in Israel unfold going forward? What did Netanyahu gain and lose? Could ties with Azerbaijan change if power shifts to the opposition in the near future?
Speaking to Globalinfo.az, political analyst Murad Sadaddinov said that Benjamin Netanyahu needed 61 seats to form a majority government:
“However, the forces he leads still represent the largest bloc. This means the president may task Netanyahu with forming the government. He will then need to hold talks with other political blocs to build a coalition. Still, I do not believe he will negotiate with the Arab parties.
Certain figures within the opposition bloc could be offered ministerial portfolios. A government could be formed in this manner.
Murad Sadaddinov
There will be no major shift in Israel’s policy regarding Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza. Certain internal adjustments may be made to take opposition proposals into account. Even if Netanyahu cannot form a government alone, he may retain the post of prime minister.
Relations with Azerbaijan will not change. Even if Netanyahu were not prime minister, major changes in ties would remain unlikely. These relations do not hinge on a specific prime minister, but on inter-state interests. Therefore, I do not expect any negative changes in relations with Azerbaijan.”
Turan Rzayev
Globalinfo.az
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