Will Netanyahu Rise Again? - a podcast by Sam Rippon and Chern Han Mah

As March election madness comes to an end, this week's episode takes a look at the results of last week's Israeli legislative election where it is currently looking once again difficult for any group to form a stable majority. Benjamin Netanyahu is looking to continue his now 12-year premiership, but the maths is looking challenging, and a potential fifth election in two years looms. It also includes an update on the state of Australian politics, as Liberal-led Governments in both New South Wales and South Australia lose their majorities following significant scandals surrounding Michael Johnsen and Fraser Ellis respectively. In the same month that Switzerland held their latest set of referenda, Sam and Chern also take a look at their unique form of governance and what the policy consequences may be.

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party is looking ahead to another challenging coalition formation period, as their election leaves no party with a straightforward route to power. Anti-Netanyahu forces failed to gain the numbers in the Knesset to oust him comfortably, and the country is potentially looking at yet another unplanned election. Were there any surprises in the overall results? Which faction is likely to be able to form a Government, if any? What do anti-Netanyahu forces need to do in order to get the numbers to prevent the continuation of his premiership? And the lingering one for all Israelis: Will they be back at the polls again soon? All these questions and more answered in this week's episode.

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