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Israeli election: Opinion & Analysis

Netanyahu's new coalition chairman, a job nobody wants

The chairmanship is a pivotal but demanding position, and none of the four main candidates for the position in the next government is interested.

By Jonathan Lis | Mar 15, 2013 | 05:10 PM

Israeli coalition is formed, as Yesh Atid, Habayit Hayehudi sign agreement
By Jonathan Lis | 7
Lapid, Bennett agree to join Israel's new government
By Jonathan Lis | 1
Israel's new coalition is the stuff of Benjamin Netanyahu's nightmares
By Yossi Verter | 8

Prepare for the next election

Supposedly, Netanyahu still retains power, but his ability to govern has been hampered. He has little chance of reaching any political or social achievement. Lieberman is holding him on a short leash. Bibi will not have a base giving him a commanding role.

By Yoel Marcus | Jan 25, 2013 | 05:22 AM

Morally blind, but hope nonetheless

This is the message of the elections: that the desire for a better life is finally out in the open, rolling about in the streets like a tiny spark of hope.

By Avirama Golan | Jan 25, 2013 | 05:16 AM

The more Israeli voters change, the more they stay the same

Capricious, malleable, but with strong democratic instincts.

By Anshel Pfeffer | Jan 25, 2013 | 02:20 AM

Israeli pilots and their families didn't reciprocate Netanyahu's affections.

Israeli pilots' favor for Lapid may just be a vote against attacking Iran

Most voters at air force-base polling stations preferred Lapid over Netanyahu. Is this because they are more moderate, or because of the implication of the premier's threats against the Islamic Republic?

By Aluf Benn | Jan 24, 2013 | 12:38 PM | 5

Lapid's friends in high places

It's no secret that former television journalist Yair Lapid, who raced to a surprise No. 2 finish in Tuesday's Knesset elections, has friends in the media. But he also has some very close connections at the very top of Israel's business world, too.

By Shuki Sadeh | Jan 24, 2013 | 03:45 AM

Now the hard part for Yesh Atid: functioning as a political party

Yair Lapid's slate proved the sensation of the Israeli election, but will its diverse group of MKs be able to work together?

By Anshel Pfeffer | Jan 23, 2013 | 07:52 PM

The rot that will ruin us

The only democracy in the Middle East has voted. The election was about nothing, and resulted in nothing.

By Gideon Levy | Jan 23, 2013 | 04:18 PM

Who will be Israel's next prime minister?

Theoretically, the former TV journalist and Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid could head a stable government, but all signs point to him forging a coalition government with Netanyahu at the helm.

By Jonathan Lis | Jan 23, 2013 | 04:03 PM | 23

Benjamin Netanyahu, Shelly Yacimovich and Yair Lapid

Ten most urgent items on the new Israeli government's to-do list

No matter what its composition, the new government will imminently face major economic challenges.

By Sami Peretz | Jan 23, 2013 | 03:56 PM | 6

For Arabs, success of Israeli elections is mingled with regret

United Arab List-Ta'al, Hadash and Balad all enjoyed an increase in votes, but Israel's Arabs can't help but feel that they missed an opportunity to get more people to the polls.

By Jack Khoury | Jan 23, 2013 | 03:17 PM

News & Features

Israel's new Education Minister accused of past ethnic discrimination

By Lior Dattel | 04:40 PM | 3

LIVE BLOG: Introducing Israel's 33rd government coalition

By Jonathan Lis, Barak Ravid | 10:33 PM | 27

What to expect from Israel's new government: news and analysis by Haaretz writers

By Haaretz.com Staff | 05:55 PM

Lieberman vows to block settlement freeze efforts in Israel's next government

By Jonathan Lis | 12:45 PM | 10

Coalition math: Settlers in, ultra-Orthodox Jews out

By Rotem Starkman | 10:13 PM | 21

Knesset is urged: Don't let cabinet form while seat is illegally held for Lieberman

By Ofra Edelman | 04:26 PM

Yair Lapid: If Israel's finance minister fails, he takes the PM with him

By Zvi Zrahiya, Moti Bassok | 06:02 AM

Netanyahu threatens to bolt to Haredi parties unless Lapid drops 'exaggerated demands'

By Jonathan Lis | 01:37 PM | 14

Israel's AG still avoiding taking stance on reserving Foreign Ministry for Lieberman

By Ofra Edelman | 03:09 AM | 3

Bennett to demand Finance Committee, post coveted by ally Lapid

By Jonathan Lis | 07:27 PM | 3