Israel is heading into what may be the most pivotal election in its history, but at stake this time isn’t so much its conflict with neighboring countries or its relations with the Palestinians. Israel is heading into what may be the most pivotal election in its history, but at stake this time isn’t so much its conflict with neighboring countries or its relations with the Palestinians. An election-day victory for the opposition is the only way to stop Israel’s march to illiberal democracy. Without at least one of them, such as the more moderate Ra’am party, Eisenkot would likely fail to amass a clear-cut Knesset majority, according to polls. The Iran theater is no longer Israel’s to decide on: By bringing the United States into the war, Israel has forfeited control.