The clash between the Haredim and Netanyahu goes beyond politics, exposing a deeper structural contradiction within the Zionist project between a militarized state reliant on conscription for prolonged war and an ultra-Orthodox camp seeking to preserve its privileges.

The Bennett–Lapid–Eizenkot alliance and possible Arab party unity could reshape “Israel’s” electoral map, but both remain tactical blocs with no real change in policy toward the Palestinians or the political system.

Israeli parties and lists are preparing to contest the Knesset (parliament) elections to form a new government amid expectations that the fortunes of the right-wing Likud party led by Benjamin Netanyahu will rise.