Analysis Gantz and Lapid's New Party Has a Single Ideology: To Replace Netanyahu
There is no other political glue uniting this new venture, and in case of failure it will be summarily dismantled
Yossi Verter
Analysis Courting Kahanists, Netanyahu Takes Politics to the Gutter
The prime minister has again proved that there is no level to which he will not sink to preserve his power and avoid an indictment
Analysis Going Low Like Netanyahu, Gantz Delivers Aggressive Insults in Hope of Reviving Momentum
Hosen L'Yisrael's chairman understands the chances of ousting Netanyahu are slim, and is focusing on fighting for the leadership of his bloc
Analysis A Champion of Alliances in Israeli Politics, Tzipi Livni Rejected at Finish Line
After 20 years in politics, Livni found that the public had turned its back on her ideological hallmark – a two-state solution as a guarantee of Israel’s continued existence as a Jewish democracy
Analysis There's No Line Netanyahu Won't Cross on His Way to a Fifth Term as Prime Minister
With a week remaining for the parties to finalize their slates, Gantz hits Netanyahu where it hurts
Analysis Israel's Labor Party Just Elected a New King and Queen
Labor has ceased to be a ruling party – and five other takeaways from Monday's primary
Analysis Netanyahu Lost Big This Week. Here's What It Means for the Next Government
After losing the battle for the attorney general's heart, Netanyahu is finally focusing on Election Day. But after Likud's primary, it's clear that even his loyalists no longer fear defying him
Poll: Majority of Gantz Voters Say West Bank Settlements Endanger Israel
Despite Benny Gantz's efforts to paint himself as centrist, majority of respondents who say they'll vote for Hosen L'Yisrael hold left-wing views
Analysis Likud Members Prove to Netanyahu: We're Not a Flock of Sheep
The voters didn’t agree to the prime minister's war against Gideon Sa'ar. Nor did they heed Netanyahu regarding their other candidates
Half of Israelis Don't Want Netanyahu as Prime Minister, Haaretz Poll Finds
Undisputed 'Mr. Security' is losing his advantage over his main rival, but the latter is largely perceived as left and the 'Gantz effect' doesn't seem to threaten a fifth term for the sitting prime minister after election
Analysis Netanyahu Isn't Really Afraid of Likud Rival Sa'ar. So Why the Big Guns?
Netanyahu got used to Likud as his footstool, and hates the notion of other centers of power in politics besides himself
Haaretz Poll: Gantz Keeps Momentum, but Netanyahu Still Comes Out on Top
Gantz's Hosen L'Yisrael would get 22 seats, second only to Likud's 30. Labor, meanwhile, nearly evaporates with only five seats – just one above the electoral threshold
Analysis Netanyahu's Worst Nightmare Is a Last-minute Move by Top Rival Gantz
Polling after Benny Gantz's debut this week showed that Netanyahu could be toppled – on the off chance that a certain megalomaniac politician is ready to play second fiddle
Analysis Gantz Stuns in Election Polls, and Balfour Street May Be Gearing Up for New Benjamin
Pollsters went crazy for Gantz after his debut speech - If he makes no mistakes, the center-left bloc may make a strategic choice and rally behind the former military chief of staff
Analysis With a Prime-ministerial Look, Benny Gantz Went for Netanyahu’s Jugular
The lights went on and Hosen L'Yisrael leader Benny Gantz broke his silence; others had attacked Netanyahu, but Gantz's barbs sounded more authentic
Analysis Benny Gantz's Last Chance at a First Impression
On Tuesday, the former IDF chief will have to give the performance of his life ■ A young Likudnik initiated a crowdfunding campaign to fund Netanyahu's legal defense, and so far, the PM hasn't turned it down
Analysis After Attacking Media and Law Enforcement, Netanyahu Moves to Next Target
The imperial family has no intention of moving out of the Balfour Street residence quietly. They want to leave scorched earth behind them, a Ground Zero
Analysis Israel's Justice Minister Knowingly Allied Herself With Evil
Ayelet Shaked found a perfect partner for her plan to recreate Israel's judiciary, but his fall from grace will only make her stronger
Former Israeli Army Chief Gantz Near Cementing His Ticket for the April 9 Vote
If Benny Gantz’s predecessor as chief of staff, Gabi Ashkenazi, joins the slate, he is expected to receive the No. 2 slot, or at least join the cabinet if the party enters the government
Analysis Netanyahu's Top Rival Has Found a Way to Psych Out the Prime Minister
Despite attacks from Netanyahu's cronies, former Israel Defense Forces chief Benny Gantz is running neck-and-neck with the prime minister
Analysis After His ‘Dramatic Statement,’ Netanyahu Should Be Barred From Live Israeli Television
It was a disaster for truth, statesmanship and proper governance, and for this nonsense an entire country was tense and preoccupied for several hours
Analysis A Panicked Netanyahu Is Bracing for the Inevitable
Netanyahu sees the indictment on the wall but has a new plan, while Labor leader Avi Gabbay drives a final nail in his party's coffin
Analysis Labor Head Gives Livni an ISIS-style Farewell. It May Cost Him Dearly
Gabbay's cruel humiliation, unprecedented in contemporary politics, could cost him dearly among women voters
Analysis Eyeing End of Netanyahu Era, Bennett and Shaked Are Ditching the Settlers
At Saturday's press conference announcing a new party, Bennett took his revenge on the religious Zionist community that twice betrayed him by voting for Netanyahu
Analysis Waning Support for Netanyahu Hits His Party in the Gut
Netanyahu is worried that smaller right-wing parties will be left out of the Knesset in the election – but he's really looking out for himself
Analysis How Netanyahu Plans to Stay in Power and Beat Criminal Charges
Netanyahu is determined to be reelected for fifth term. If reelected, he might try to force his future partners to pass legislation prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting prime minister
Analysis By Calling Early Elections, Netanyahu Is Taking the Gamble of His Life
It's the investigations, stupid: Once the State Prosecutor's Office determined that Netanyahu ought to be indicted, the premier realized he was facing elections
Analysis Surrounded on All Sides: Netanyahu's Indictment for Bribery Is Now Inevitable
All the law enforcement bodies investigating Netanyahu's alleged corruption are falling into line ■ Settlers are imposing their will on the government, and the prime minister is letting them
Analysis Netanyahu's Two Greatest Fears Have Suddenly Materialized
As Netanyahu grapples with those two evils, his top political rival flirts with the right-wing
Analysis Netanyahu Spins Operation Against Hezbollah Tunnels Into Armageddon-style Mission
With an eye on the election and on his legal trouble, Netanyahu sows fear in the hearts of Israelis