Editor's Notes: What this newspaper will ask of every party until Election Day

The Jerusalem Post outlines its "storehouse test" for all political parties leading up to Israel's October 27 election, the first since 1988 to follow a full four-year Knesset term. This test, inspired by the Talmudic account of the Second Temple's destruction due to "baseless hatred" and internal strife, will pose two questions to each party: "What shared national asset are you prepared to burn in order to win? And what decision that costs you votes are you prepared to make anyway?" The article draws parallels between the ancient destruction, caused by the inaction of sages and the burning of grain stores by zealots, and contemporary Israeli politics. It emphasizes that critical national assets, such as the military, consensus on hostages, the judiciary, and the acceptance of election results, are at risk. The newspaper commits to applying this test to highlight parties' willingness to sacrifice national unity for political gain.