From WSJopinion: The result of Israel’s election could help bridge the religious-secular divide. Or it could end the Netanyahu era, writes Jonathan Kolatch
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu failed to create a coalition government, despite winning an election in April, over concerns of his legal entanglements. Image: GettyIsrael’s repeat election Tuesday may reinforce the dominance of the right—and begin to bridge the divide between religious and secular Jews that has plagued Israel since the state was established. But polls are tight. If the vote swings left, it will likely spell the end of the Benjamin Netanyahu era.
With 65 of 120 Knesset members recommending him for a fifth term as prime minister, the April election should have provided Mr. Netanyahu a clear path to form a government. Snatching headlines for the negotiation’s breakdown...
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