A portrait of the State of Israel at the end of September 2017, on the eve of the Jewish New Year (5778), would feature three key figures who dominated and shaped the country's political system. It is likely that they will continue to shape Israeli politics in the coming year as well.
The first figure is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has managed to maintain political power despite the criminal investigations that he faces. He sets the agenda and will ultimately determine when the next election will be held.