____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ In a few months elections will be held in Israel, the first since Oct. 7th, and arguably one of the most consequential in Israel’s history. But how do the elections actually work in Israel? As part of our Israel Votes series, Dan is joined by Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal for a practical guide to the mechanics behind Israeli democracy: the Knesset, coalition-building, electoral thresholds, and the structural realities that will shape the next election long before a single vote is counted. In this episode: - Why Israel Chose a Parliamentary System - The Knesset, the Government, and the Courts - How Votes Become Knesset Seats - How Israel Actually Chooses a Prime Minister - Coalition Negotiations and the Fight Over Ministries - What Caused Israel's Five-Election Deadlock? - What Election Night Looks Like in Israel - Does Israel End Election Night With a Governing Majority? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media?