As Israel heads into a consequential election, the campaign's dominant issues center on internal politics, with candidates largely united on security and foreign policy, including a lack of clear plans for a two-state solution.

While many international observers might expect divisions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or regional security, the leading contenders in Tuesday's vote are focusing their campaigns on domestic matters. This includes the contentious issue of judicial reform and military conscription, reflecting a shift in political priorities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, representing the hard-right, has emphasized a vision of Israeli sovereignty, with Netanyahu stating, "We are going to fulfill our promise that there will be no Palestinian state; this place belongs to us." This stance contrasts with the broader international consensus and past agreements.

Conversely, opposition figures, while offering a different approach to governance, largely mirror the incumbent's policies on the Palestinian issue. Gadi Eisenkot of the Yashar party, for instance, maintained a consistent position, stating, "The principle of two st..." – a sentiment that, while acknowledging a principle, has not translated into concrete proposals for implementing a two-state solution.

The election presents voters with a choice between Netanyahu's current government, which has been criticized for its approach to judicial oversight and its policies in the West Bank, and a coalition of opponents promising to operate within legal frameworks. However, the core policy agenda regarding the Palestinians and settlement expansion in occupied territories appears to have broad consensus among the frontrunners.

International law and past commitments, such as those outlined in the 1990s Oslo Accords, seem to hold little sway in the current political discourse. Government ministers have openly discussed plans like the E1 settlement, which critics argue effectively dismantles any possibility of a future Palestinian state.

The campaign has also seen discussions around the future character of Israel itself, with debates on the balance of power between branches of government and the role of the judiciary. The conscription of ultra-Orthodox Israelis into the military is another significant internal issue that has divided public opinion and political parties.

Despite the global attention on the conflict and its potential resolutions, the Israeli electorate appears to be more focused on the internal management of the state and its identity, with the future of the occupied territories and the prospects for peace taking a backseat in the leading candidates' platforms.