Has the Israeli political “centre” shifted so much that even new leaders may not bring real change? In this online event, Crisis Group brought together leading Israeli political analysts to tackle this and other questions.

Crisis Group experts Yasmine Farouk and Hamidreza Azizi discussed the war in Yemen, attacks on Saudi Arabia, and Iran’s strategy. They also addressed implications for Gulf security and diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz.

Arab-led parties are reported to potentially hold the balance of power in Israel's election. However, Palestinian citizens seeking safety and equal rights face rival strategies and rejection by Jewish opposition leaders, which threaten to convert electoral leverage into political exclusion.

Kazem Jalali, Iran’s envoy, stated that Iran and Russia could build a fair energy architecture together. He added that the future of the global gas market must be shaped by pluralism, diversified supply sources, and respect for suppliers’ sovereignty.