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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
Coalition chairman blasts Justice Minister Livni after opposition gets 2 MKs on key Israeli legal committee
By Jonathan Lis

Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu: U.S. Jews are fed up with not being valued

In your post-election Knesset speech, address directly the Reform and Conservative majority of American Jews - the heart of our Jewish family and the core of Jewish support for Israel – and who are finished being understanding and patient while Israel’s official representatives offend them and denigrate their religious practices.

By Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie | Jan 16, 2013 | 01:42 PM | 66

Shas’ Aryeh Deri (left) and Eli Yishai (right) with Rabbi Baruch Abuhatzeira

Shas playing ghetto politics

The ethnic Sephardi party is leading an assault on Mizrahi identity that reinforces stereotypes.

By Sami Peretz | Jan 16, 2013 | 04:08 AM

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 | Jan 16, 2013 | 12:00 AM

American actress Eva Longoria is doing her part with a women-only restaurant in Las Vegas.

The politics of crazy Israeli women

The Israeli political system needs to be shaken up, and history shows that obnoxious females are just the ones to do it.

By Tsafi Saar | Jan 15, 2013 | 03:34 PM | 5

Anglo immigrants, make your voice heard

Immigrating to Israel from the U.S., I found a highly fractured, polarized society fraught with hatred, in-fighting and tension. I believe Am Shalem can bring about the transformations of Israeli society we so desperately need.

By Rabbi Ariel Konstantyn | Jan 15, 2013 | 10:13 AM

If Olmert didn't exist, Netanyahu would have had to invent him

After former PM Ehud Olmert accused Netanyahu of flushing public money down the toilet on unnecessary preparations for an Iran attack, the latter didn't hesitate to respond. How convenient to exchange snarls with a man who isn't actually a contender.

By Yossi Verter | Jan 14, 2013 | 02:26 PM

Netanyahu, Barak spent NIS 11 bil. on preparations for Iran strike that never happened

The issue raised by Ehud Olmert should be at the forefront of this election campaign: Can and should Israel bear the enormous defense budget that has grown to unprecedented levels during Netanyahu’s term?

By Aluf Benn | Jan 12, 2013 | 03:28 PM | 27

Ariel Sharon official portrait - April 2001

Election time in Israel: Yearning for Ariel Sharon

If Israel fails to decide about the big issues during this election period, issues that Ariel Sharon had the courage to face, then this small and vulnerable country, caught in the crossfire of history, will be overwhelmed by historical processes that will not wait.

By Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie | Jan 11, 2013 | 12:04 PM | 31

Let the games begin: Talks of joining Netanyahu-led coalition begin even as center-left tries to coordinate positions

The foreplay of coalition talks began this week, as the trio of center-left party leaders met to supposedly form a united bloc. Meanwhile, it's interesting to ponder how many votes for registered Likudniks Benjamin Netanyahu will lose to Habayit Hayehudi.

By Yossi Verter | Jan 11, 2013 | 08:57 AM

Women graduates of an Israel defence forces, officers course. first on right Yael Dayan.

Israeli women: Vote as if your life depends on it

After a year when gender issues moved front and center as rarely before in Israel, the question of whether Israel looks forward or backtracks to appease a minority on these issues depends on your vote.

By Shari Eshet | Jan 10, 2013 | 10:58 PM | 3

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