Sibylline Podcast - Israel - Policy Continuity Likely Despite Fraught Election Campaign

On 9 April, Israel will hold general elections, pitting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against main rival Benny Gantz. Polling indicates this will be a closely fought contest, with a number of potential outcomes. This is an election where policy has been overshadowed by personalities, not least due to Netanyahu’s impending indictment on charges of corruption. Key points include: The main candidates to be the next Prime Minister, their policies and chances of success Potential electoral outcomes in the Knesset, where neither candidate has an easy route to a majority Likely impact on the business environment in the event of a victory for Gantz or Natanyahu We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]