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Israel: half a year under the Bennett government
Israel: sechs Monate Bennett-Regierung
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Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik -SWP- Deutsches Institut für Internationale Politik und Sicherheit
Abstract From spring 2019 until summer 2021, Israel was politically paralysed because no stable government could be formed. Four elections were necessary before a new government took over on 13 June 2021. Not only was Benjamin Netanyahu replaced as prime minister after 12 years. A coalition was formed that ... view more
From spring 2019 until summer 2021, Israel was politically paralysed because no stable government could be formed. Four elections were necessary before a new government took over on 13 June 2021. Not only was Benjamin Netanyahu replaced as prime minister after 12 years. A coalition was formed that covers almost the entire political spectrum. In the meantime, it has stabilised and its direction is becoming clearer. Nationally and internationally, the coalition has broken with the populist rhetoric of the Netanyahu government. At the same time, it is exploring different policies: Domestically, it is for the first time including an independent Arab party and has stopped the attacks on principles of liberal democracy. In its foreign policy, it is promoting rapprochement with the European Union (EU) and the Biden administration as well as more integration into the region. It is also trying to contain the conflict with the Palestinians through social and economic measures. But a political rapprochement is not in sight. A "point of no return" is looming, making a two-state solution impossible. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Israel; domestic policy; government; coalition; stabilization; Middle East conflict; Palestinian-Israeli conflict; foreign policy; democracy; peace process; international relations; United States of America; EU; Arab countries; United Arab Emirates; Iran; international cooperation
Classification
Political System, Constitution, Government
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Innenpolitische Lage/Entwicklung; Innenpolitische Einzelprobleme; Außenpolitische Einzelprobleme; Verfassungsänderung/Verfassungsreform; Verhältnis Religionsgemeinschaft - Staat; Judentum; Araber; Palästinenser; Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (2015-07-14)
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 4/2022
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2022C04
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications