Pundits are already billing the March election as an “Only Bibi vs. Just Not Bibi” vote, in a reference to Netanyahu’s nickname. Like President Trump, whom he enthusiastically supports, Netanyahu inspires fierce devotion among his followers and near-hatred among his detractors. AdvertisementAt the moment, voters appear ready to punish both Netanyahu and Gantz, although plenty is likely to change between now and election day March 23. Netanyahu and Gantz will now serve as caretaker co-prime ministers until the March election. If the vote produces another stalemate, coalition wrangling could mean that the unhappy pair continues to govern Israel for months more.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 28, 2020 09:00 UTC