A week before vote, Israeli politicians are picking winners for the cabinet

With Benjamin Netanyahu likely to remain prime minister, the makeup of his next government is already crystallizing.

By Jonathan Lis | 00:00 16.01.13 |

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Politicians are amusing themselves by speculating who will staff Benjamin Netanyahu's next government – if the polls in the run-up to next week's election prove true.

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A week before vote, Israeli politicians are picking winners for the cabinet

With Benjamin Netanyahu likely to remain prime minister, the makeup of his next government is already crystallizing.

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