Coffee House Shots

Can Netanyahu cling on? Inside Israel’s election deadlock

Coffee House Shots

Show Notes

In this Saturday edition of Coffee House Shots, James Heale is joined by Noa Hoffman, who has been reporting on the election from Israel, and former Foreign Office special adviser Ben Judah to unpack the results.

They discuss the historic turnout among Arab Israeli voters, the growing influence of ultra-Orthodox parties and why, despite the failures of October 7, Netanyahu continues to command support.

Plus: could an unlikely alliance between Jewish and Arab parties reshape Israeli politics?

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