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The 22nd Knesset’s True Colors

By Erik Zimerman On September 23, 2019 · Add Comment · In Against the Wind, Avvisi, Joab's Men

At the Lighthouse, we have tried to let the people know that the Blue and White Alliance members are neither Zionists, nor centrists, but mere leftists and/or opportunists. And the voting bloc they represent and would form a government with (had it reached 61), is not a “Center-Left” bloc by any reasonable measure, as is reported, but a leftist if not far-left bloc. Why the mislabeling? Simple, the media is dominated by leftist individuals, but the term is not popular. Blue and White tried desperately to distance itself from the term, and the media helped. As desperately as they ran to the left once the election is over to form their government. The media can label the bloc “center-left”, but it cannot avoid naming its members. Blue and WhiteLabor (Labor-Gesher)Meretz (Democratic Union)The Arab parties (Joint List) These entities had 57 seats in the Knesset in the 21st Knesset, and pending final results, it seems they will have 57 give or take a seat, in the 22nd Knesset. They did not win this September Snap election, just like they did not win the previous one a few months ago, despite the reporting in the popular press. Had they reached 61 rather [...]

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2013 Israeli Legislative Elections Voter Guide – Chart the Parliamentary Maze

By Erik Zimerman On January 17, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Joab's Men

The Lighthouse is happy to bring you the Jan 22 Israeli Knesset Elections Voter Guide Unlike in the US, Israel as a parliamentary system offers voters a myriad of parties. The chart below will help any unsure voter. It may also surprise the experienced voter, as he may not end up where he expects. Though done in good humor, it is a very important issue as a majority of Israeli voters vote for parties that do not really reflect their core values, but rather because they think themselves part of the matching “sector” of society. The chart follows a logical order of core beliefs in order of importance. Click on the chart to ZOOM IN. Below the chart, there is more in-depth commentary on each party. Background to the Election Only a few days away from the January 22 legislative elections in Israel. Being a country (unfortunately), with parliamentary supremacy, these elections are extremely important. What would in the US would be the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government are in Israel all rolled into one. And unlike other parliamentary systems, there are not two houses of congress or the legislature, but only one, known as the [...]

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