“Netanyahu’s problems are structural, involving fragmented right-wing parties, disillusioned ultra-Orthodox voters and the legacy of October 7. Trump may mobilise reluctant Likud voters, potentially worth a seat or two in a close contest, but he cannot manufacture the coalition majority Netanyahu currently lacks,”

Andreas Krieg · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Krieg told Al Jazeera that Netanyahu's problems are structural and Trump cannot manufacture the coalition majority he lacks.