No Palestine or end to wars. Elections are unlikely to change Israeli strategy.
Experts believe that the upcoming parliamentary elections in Israel will not significantly alter the country's foreign policy strategy or calm regional tensions. Conflicts with Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran are expected to persist, regardless of whether the opposition comes to power. However, there may be a shift in rhetoric from Jerusalem. Gadi Eisenkot, the opposition leader, opposes the annexation of the West Bank and the establishment of a Palestinian state while aiming to maintain strong ties with the U.S. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has campaigned on a hardline security agenda, emphasizing the need to combat Iran and its allies. Despite potential changes in leadership, analysts predict continuity in Israel's approach to security and foreign relations, particularly regarding Iran and Hezbollah. The likelihood of a two-state solution remains low, with the Israeli electorate leaning further right, and the opposition's stance on Palestinian statehood is not expected to change…