As a result of the election, Likud party leader Menachem Begin was initially able to form a coalition without Dash (or parties to its left), significantly lowering the bargaining power of Dash.
Sebagai hasil pemilihan umum itu, pemimpin partai Likud, Menachem Begin, mulanya dapat membentuk koalisi tanpa Dash (atau partai-partai sayap kiri), sehingga secara signifikan mengurangi kekuatan tawar Dash.