Israel's election has produced a political deadlock, with Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot struggling to secure a governing majority as votes continue to be counted. But would a change of government actually change Israel's policies toward Palestine, Iran, and the wider Middle East? Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports that Washington has warned Gulf Arab governments to prepare for a possible short but intense military campaign against Iran following the U.S. midterm elections. As the region braces for another potential confrontation, could Israel's political uncertainty coincide with a dangerous new escalation?

In this interview, Kevork Almassian is joined by independent journalist Sulaiman Ahmed of ‪@MoralResistance‬​ to examine Israel's election results, the role of Palestinian Arab voters, the country's anti-war movement, and the debate over apartheid and political representation. They also discuss American military preparations against Iran, a Drop Site News investigation alleging covert UAE assistance to Ansar Allah against Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, Jordan's deadly airstrikes in southern Syria, and the Mecca Pact negotiations between Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Are regional alliances beginning to shift as another major confrontation approaches?