Egyptian media personality Osama Kamal has shared his insights on the Israeli elections, cautioning that the country's leadership has consistently become more aggressive. On October 28, 2026, Kamal commented on the Israeli electoral scene, stating that whenever a violent leader falls, an even more extreme one emerges to continue their path. He emphasized that Benjamin Netanyahu or any alternative leader will engage in even more brutal actions.
Kamal highlighted the deepening divisions between Netanyahu and his rival, Gantz, particularly regarding the conscription law. Gantz insists on ending the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service, while Netanyahu relies on their support and conditions their protection from conscription. This disagreement is one of several issues driving a wedge between the two camps.
During his commentary on the "Evening DMCI" program broadcast on DMC, Kamal drew attention to Israel's "double envelope" system, which includes votes from soldiers, diplomats, police officers, patients, and prisoners. These votes could have a decisive impact on seat distribution and the final outcome if no clear majority emerges.
A significant point of contention between Netanyahu and Gantz is the handling of events on October 7. Gantz has pledged to establish an official investigative committee, whereas Netanyahu rejects the judicial format and advocates for a "national consensus" committee. Furthermore, the two leaders are at odds over the appointment of judges and the powers of the Supreme Court.
Kamal also touched on Gantz's vision for dealing with the West Bank, which involves reinstating administrative detention for Jewish extremists and dismantling numerous settlements supported by Smotrich. He also suggested that freezing new construction could halt what he described as a "diplomatic tsunami" threatening Israel's security and economy.
The Israeli markets have reacted negatively to the electoral uncertainty, with the shekel declining against the dollar and Tel Aviv stock exchange indices falling. Kamal emphasized that this instability has significant implications for Israel's economic and diplomatic standing.
Finally, Kamal noted that US President Donald Trump is closely monitoring the formation of the Israeli government and seeking to prevent the establishment of an extreme right-wing government that includes parties like "Otzma Yehudit". Trump is pushing for a national unity government with rotating leadership to expand the scope of normalization agreements.
Key points
- Osama Kamal warns of increasing aggression in Israeli leadership
- Divisions between Netanyahu and Gantz deepen over conscription law and investigative committees
- Israeli markets react negatively to electoral uncertainty
