Ron Gerlitz, CEO of aChord Center at Hebrew University, described Israel's election as a "referendum" on Benjamin Netanyahu, national security and whether Israel will "remain a democracy." "The main issue in this election is the fight for Israeli democracy," Gerlitz said.
According to Gerlitz, beneath the struggle over democratic institutions lies the erosion of Netanyahu's longstanding association with national security. He also examined the psychological foundations of Netanyahu's enduring support and the influence of conspiracy narratives.
Gerlitz further addressed the electoral significance of Arab parties and the uncertain future of the two-state solution.