The dramatic announcement of the dissolution of the Knesset also surprised the Palestinians.
"We did not expect this. Although we know that Israel's political system is not stable at all, and that Bennett and Lapid's government is fragile, it was a surprise to suddenly hear in the evening about the decision," a Palestinian source told Israel Today.
"In general, we insist that Bennett goes because as long as he is prime minister there is no chance of any political horizon. We prefer Lapid, it is clear, because his positions are not as extreme as Bennett, but we have no illusions. "This is something that the leadership here also knows. In such an atmosphere that the Israeli street goes to the right, it is difficult to make moves, no matter which prime minister it is, Lapid or someone else," he explains.
Traditionally, the Palestinian leadership has over the years been careful not to speak out publicly regarding elections and political developments in Israel, for fear of being accused of interfering in the internal situation in Israel, and of trying to influence it.
Following the recent Israeli elections, a wind of change blew in Ramallah, but not long after, it was replaced by disappointment.
"More than a year ago when you went to the polls, we were very happy because it gave hope after all the long period of stagnation in the political process during Netanyahu's era, and then Bennett came up with an extreme policy that was no different from Netanyahu's. "Partners. Therefore, they waited for him to be replaced and for Lapid to take his place."
More moderate opinions, but no illusions: Bennett and Lapid, Photo: Yonatan Zindel / Flash 90
The Palestinian leadership wants to see an Israeli government that breathes life into what Abu Mazen reiterates, "a political horizon."
"We have been waiting for the rotation. We do not agree that Torch will open negotiations but at least there will be a more comfortable atmosphere, that things will be easier. It gives hope. However, in this period until the election it will not be easy, it is not clear what he can do in a few months, and what He will have powers and legitimacy in a situation where there will still be right-wing parties around him. "
The editor-in-chief of the Ma'an news website, Nasser Alham, commented last night on a statement issued in Israel, saying, "Strategically, this will not lead to a change of government in Israel but only to a change of positions. The Palestinians are not building on the transition period."
"He expects Israel to enter a new and deeper crisis than in previous crises, since polls do not predict a decision on the number of seats in the Knesset in favor of the Likud or any other party," Muaman Makdad, an Israeli affairs expert in Gaza, said.
The announcement in Israel of the dissolution of the Knesset also provoked reactions of ridicule in the networks against the Palestinian Authority and its head, claiming that they cling to the government and prevent them from running in the elections.
Gaza commentator Faiz Abu Shamala noted that "the dissolution of the Israeli government was done by consensus, which means that Yair Lapid will become prime minister by the time of the election. "Our Palestinians will be a part of what our enemies have. They overthrow the government, replace the prime minister, and enjoy a life of democracy. But we, God gave us a president who slaughtered democracy, buried the dreams of the Shabbos, and vowed not to leave us until death."
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