After familiarizing ourselves with the parties, politicians, journalists, and the public, it’s time to address Israel’s most quintessential phenomenon—right after hummus and gridlock on Highway 1: political cyclicality. That eternal time loop where everything changes… to remain exactly the same.

Cyclicality, Cyclicality, Cyclicality 🔁

What is political cyclicality?

• It’s when the electoral map shifts—but Waze doesn’t even notice.
• It’s when politicians rotate—but their slogans are copy-pasted.
• It’s when the public craves “something new”—and votes for the familiar because “at least we know him.”

📅 The Israeli Political Cycle: The Stages

1. Election Promises

“This time, real change!” “We’ll get the country back on track!” “Enough division—yes to unity!”

2. Government Formation

Festive photo ops with plastered-on smiles and Israeli flags waving in the background.

Debates rage over which lofty title goes to the Deputy Minister for Mint-Flavored Policies.

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3. Real Life Hits

Strikes, protests, Twitter skirmishes, and three mutually exclusive “reforms” per week.

MKs who can’t recall why they entered politics—but are dead certain they deserve that luxury lease car.

4. The Inevitable Decline

A faction defection, a leaked recording, and an anonymous tip: someone hurled hummus at another during a cabinet meeting.

5. Early Elections

“We had no choice.” “Let the people decide anew.” “This is for stability’s sake.”

(Voiceover announcer: “It was not for stability.”)

Rinse and repeat.

🎭 The Main Cast: They Never Really Leave

Parties rebrand endlessly (Hadash-Ta’al-Emet-Tikva-Shinui-Refresh-Perish-Victory).

But the star players? They stick around, just swapping hats: → Yesterday’s Prime Minister → Today’s Opposition Leader → Tomorrow’s security conference lecturer → Next week’s panelist with Yonit Levi.

The supporting cast? They rotate seasonally, Big Brother-style.

📺 The Public? They’ve Seen This Episode

“They’ll promise.” “They’ll disappoint.” “They’ll bicker.” “Back to the polls.”

The public? Rants on X (formerly Twitter), then votes anyway—”because what else?”

🎢 Why Does It Keep Happening?

• No one can forge a stable coalition without hating half their partners.
• We’re a tiny nation of 9 million armchair pundits.
• Try shaking things up? Half the country screams “Dictatorship!” The other half: “Weakling!”

📜 Israeli Politics Isn’t a Movie—It’s a Series

Endless seasons. Recurring characters. High drama, spin, cliffhangers.

And every season finale?

“Elections in six months—because we deserve better.”

Intelligent is sexy. Stay tuned for Episode 46. 🔄

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