Israel vote results likely mean another Netanyahu term

Significance

However, the bloc of right-wing and religious parties, most of whom are already members of Netanyahu’s current ruling coalition, have secured a majority of Knesset seats.

Impacts

• Small parties will make major demands from Netanyahu in exchange for shielding him from corruption charges.
• Calls for annexation of West Bank settlements will grow.
• Poor representation means Israeli Arabs’ feelings of marginalisation may continue to grow in a vicious circle.
• Likud’s best-ever result under Netanyahu will allow him to silence his internal critics.