Israel: Political Developments and Data in 2021

The year 2021 can be described in Israeli politics as one of change. After 12 consecutive years power Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu left office. four election campaigns two years, the ‘Anti-Netanyahu bloc’ managed to form a minimum winning coalition 61 Knesset members (one Member did not vote with coalition). A rotation government was agreed upon, post Minister switching between Naftali Bennet, Yemina (right-wing party) leader and Yair Lapid, Yesh Atid (the largest party Bennet served first, even though his only had six seats coalition. During 2021, Israel experienced terrorist incidents major military operation, well severe riots mixed Jewish–Arab cities. Economic performance improved COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, economic indicators being better than for other OECD countries.