Israeli elections follow a proportional representation system, with each party’s share of seats in the Knesset (parliament) corresponding to its share of the national vote, provided it meets a minimum threshold of 3.25%. Israeli citizens vote for party lists rather than individual candidates, and this structure encourages a multiparty landscape, where larger parties often need to form coalitions with smaller ones to achieve a majority of the 120 Knesset seats. This system, while fostering diverse representation, also requires extensive negotiation and coalition-building, which can lead to political gridlock or frequent elections when coalitions fail. Thus, Israeli elections reflect a highly dynamic political environment where governance depends on alliances between a wide array of parties representing diverse ideologies.