With elections looming in Israel, the political landscape is abuzz with talk of party mergers and shifting alliances, yet substantive ideological debate appears absent. The government is under pressure as the Ultra-Orthodox conscription issue threatens coalition stability, prompting politicians to focus more on headline-grabbing moves than meaningful legislation. Arab parties are considering uniting once again to maximize their electoral power, despite deep ideological divides, while Jewish centrist leaders are floating the idea of a broad coalition to break the cycle of political deadlock. The editorial argues that for any new political force to succeed and truly reshape Israeli politics, it must offer clear, substantive alternatives and a compelling vision, not just opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.