Israel Election Results: Gantz Failed Because of Our Work, Says Netanyahu Campaign Wizard
Still, Srulik Einhorn says he believes the prime minister will be able to form another governing coalition
Chaim Levinson
Chaim Levinson is Haaretz's Political Correspondent. He is contributor of 12 Channel, the parliament Channel and 103 FM Radio. He teaches New Media and Politics in Hadassah Academic College, Jerusalem. Previously, he was Haaretz settlements Correspodent and Yedioth Ahoronot correspondent for Religious Affairs and the Orthodox communities. Levinson has a B.A. in Social and Humanities Studies at the Open University and a M.A. in Interdisciplinary Democracy Studies.
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