Israel Elections

The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.

Poll by Channel 12 shows Likud and National Unity narrowing gap, with Likud at 20 mandates, National Unity at 23. Yesh Atid follows with 15, Yisrael Beytenu with 14 mandates.

54% of respondents said that elections should be held earlier.

"I don't think he was always a dictator, but it is possible that he increasingly developed the personality of a dictator, where all his thoughts are focused on remaining in power," Eyal Megged said.

What Israel needs in order to reverse its growing isolation is a basic change of mindset, which can only result from a change of government in Jerusalem.

The worst part of the speech was not what made headlines. It was when Schumer threatened his brothers in Israel in a way no true guardian ever would.

While Netanyahu thus received a lifeline for the short-term, political energy is now at a new level and public pressure for an election is likely to increase.

Former prime minister, Ehud Barak, explains Netanyahu's failures since the beginning of the war and calls both the voters and Lapid, Gantz, and Eisenkot to call for early elections.

Ultimately, however, if there is anything to be taken away from the municipal elections this week, it is that the Left needs to learn the strategy of unity if they wish to succeed.

Weinberg, 65, will be serving as a city council member in the town of Kiryat Tivon, southeast of Haifa. She is a mother of two and also a grandmother.