From the moment the sixth Benjamin Netanyahu government — and, one hopes, the last — was formed, the only question given its personalities, ideological platform, and overall competence was how much worse things could get. To be honest, it exceeded even the darkest expectations, and in the worst possible way. Hence, when an election was finally scheduled for Oct. 27, the announcement was welcomed by most Israelis, who have consistently expressed in opinion polls their support for parties currently in opposition.

From the moment the sixth Benjamin Netanyahu government — and, one hopes, the last — was formed, the only question given its personalities, ideological platform, and overall…

第6次(そして願わくば最後となる)ベンヤミン・ネタニヤフ政権が発足した瞬間から、その構成メンバー、イデオロギー的方針、そして全体的な能力を考慮すれば、唯一の疑問は「事態がどれほど悪化するのか」という点に尽きた。 正直なと・・・