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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

Shas coleaders Aryeh Deri and Eli Yishai

Aryeh Deri faces test of leadership as Shas loses status, but not seats

The ultra-Orthodox party didn't suffer a Likud-esque meltdown, but its place in the new coalition is far from certain.

By Yair Ettinger | Jan 23, 2013 | 12:38 PM

Israel's new, post-election agenda: first the ultra-Orthodox, then Iran

Now that the votes are mostly in, a strike on Iran looks less likely, while conscription for Haredim seems closer than ever.

By Amos Harel | Jan 23, 2013 | 12:35 PM | 18

A political party should not be identified with one person.

The problem of personality cults in Israeli politics

The Israeli tendency to vote for political parties based solely on their leaders leaves too many legislators unaccountable to the public.

By Meirav Arlosoroff | Jan 23, 2013 | 11:57 AM

President Shimon Peres casts his ballot in Jerusalem.

Could Peres opt for Yair Lapid to form Israel's next coalition?

Seventeen years after Netanyahu defeated him in the first direct election of a prime minister, Peres, now the president, will be an important partner in solving the riddle of Netanyahu’s political future.

By Amir Oren | Jan 23, 2013 | 10:30 AM | 12

PM Netanyahu at the Western Wall with his son on election day, January 22, 2013.

After elections, big winners have big promises to keep

The hope that was expressed by Israeli voters on Tuesday - for economic stability, for peace, for values - carries with it great responsibility for the election's big winners.

By Ravit Hecht | Jan 23, 2013 | 08:33 AM

What Israelis really want: to be left in peace

Israel made a decisive statement regarding what it wants: it wants only to be left alone, a quiet, good life, peaceful and bourgeois, and to hell with all those pesky nagging issues; Lapid epitomizes this attitude.

By Gideon Levy | Jan 23, 2013 | 04:13 AM | 24

New king is crowned: Yair Lapid

Netanyahu will retain his job, but under tougher conditions, with a less comfortable coalition and a party whose discontent will only grow; it’s hard to believe that Time magazine will once again crown him 'King Bibi.'

By Yossi Verter | Jan 23, 2013 | 12:43 AM | 10

Haaretz analysts and columists weigh in on Israel's election

From a guide that explains how votes are divided into Knesset seats, to pivotal moments, ranging from humorous to apathetic, in this Israeli election campaign. Haaretz brings you analyses and opinions from our top writers.

By Haaretz | Jan 22, 2013 | 06:32 PM

Netanyahu speaking to reporters in Netanya on Election Day, January 22, 2013.

At Likud headquarters, optimism and bated breath

While Tzachi Hanegbi is confident, Gideon Sa’ar is more reserved. And everyone is counting down until the ballots are tallied.

By Barak Ravid | Jan 22, 2013 | 12:40 PM

An election campaign devoid of electors

The run-up to this vote has been marked by an apathy one small step away from despair.

By Yossi Sarid | Jan 22, 2013 | 10:02 AM

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