Does Israel have a leader?

The President, Israel’s head of state, is elected to a seven-year term by a majority of the Knesset in a secret ballot. The President will serve for one term only. He signs every law enacted by the Knesset and treaties and agreements with foreign countries that have been ratified by the Knesset.

Is Israel technologically advanced?

Israel has a technologically advanced market economy with cut diamonds, high-technology equipment and pharmaceuticals among its major exports. The country is very highly developed in terms of life expectancy, education, per capita income and other human development index indicators.

Can Netanyahu extend his term and weaken his opponent?

In one stroke, the Israeli leader has extended his term and weakened an opponent. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivering a speech in Ramat Gan on Dec. 2, 2018.

What did Netanyahu learn from his trip to Washington?

Netanyahu kept flying to Washington, in the belief that he could personally mend the relations. He never succeeded, and in May 1999, lost an election. Netanyahu learned a valuable lesson: How Israelis felt about the American president determined how they viewed their own leader.

What would happen if Gantz joins Netanyahu in the government?

With Gantz in the government, Netanyahu would have a hard time pursuing parts of his right-wing and religious agenda, including limiting the powers of the Supreme Court and promoting annexation of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. But many other moderates seemed distraught by the turn of the events.

Why is David Gantz serving as Speaker of Israel’s Parliament?

Gantz is serving as speaker of the parliament while coalition negotiations with Netanyahu proceed—giving him the some leverage in the talks. As speaker, Gantz could move for the passage of a law banning candidates facing indictment from standing for parliament, dealing a blow to Netanyahu’s long-term political survival.