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Former foreign minister Tzipi Livni has agreed to enter Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition as Justice Minister, and will also have responsibility for leading Israel’s negotiations with the Palestinians. This analysis examines the reasons for the deal and its implications for the peace process and the governing coalition.
Analysis, news and resources on Israel and the Middle East
22 May 2013
SPOTLIGHT
Israeli general election: January 2013
Israel will hold a general election on 22 January 2013. This special section brings together all our latest analysis, news and podcasts on the Israeli political system as it gears up for elections, as well as our BICOM Tracker Poll of Polls.
BICOM TRACKER POLL OF POLLS
ANALYSIS
24/01/2013
BICOM Briefing: Election results and implications
This briefing sets out the results, implications, and coalition possibilities arising from Israel’s dramatic election night.
21/01/2013
Who will be in Israel’s Next Government? by Richard Pater
Director of BICOM’s Israel office Richard Pater assesses the options for choosing coalition partners and assigning portfolios that will face Benjamin Netanayahu, assuming he is asked to form the next government.
21/01/2013
David Horovitz on trends in the Israeli electorate and the next coalition
David Horovitz, founder and editor of the Times of Israel and a leading commentator on Israeli affairs, briefed journalists on a BICOM conference call, giving his assessment of the trends in the Israeli electorate and the prospects for the next Israeli coalition.
17/01/2013
For once, is it ‘the economy, stupid’? by Alan Johnson and Toby Greene
BICOM Senior Research Fellow Prof. Alan Johnson and Director of Research Dr. Toby Greene assess the unusual role played the socio-economic agenda in the current Israeli election campaign, and look at where the parties stand on the issues.
LATEST DEVELOPMENT
21/01/2013
Netanyahu housing appointment draws criticism from opponents
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday announced the appointment of outgoing Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon as the new director of the Israel Lands Authority (ILA). The…
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday announced the appointment of outgoing Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon as the new director of the Israel Lands Authority (ILA). The…
21/01/2013
Candidates sharpen messages in final campaign push
Party leaders across the Israeli political spectrum have been carefully positioning themselves over the weekend ahead of tomorrow’s vote. In an interview on Channel Two,…
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Party leaders across the Israeli political spectrum have been carefully positioning themselves over the weekend ahead of tomorrow’s vote. In an interview on Channel Two,…
21/01/2013
Israeli authorities prepare for polling; soldiers cast their votes
Israelis authorities began to gear up for tomorrow’s general election with final preparations being made for the vote. Israel Police operations division chief Nissim Mor…
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Israelis authorities began to gear up for tomorrow’s general election with final preparations being made for the vote. Israel Police operations division chief Nissim Mor…
18/01/2013
Israeli leaders outline final election positions
With Israel set to vote on Tuesday, party leaders yesterday positioned themselves on policy issues and the composition of the next government. Current Prime Minister…
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With Israel set to vote on Tuesday, party leaders yesterday positioned themselves on policy issues and the composition of the next government. Current Prime Minister…
17/01/2013
Final polls published ahead of Israeli election
With rules stipulating that polls cannot be conducted during the week preceding an election, a series of surveys was published in Israel this morning, giving…
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With rules stipulating that polls cannot be conducted during the week preceding an election, a series of surveys was published in Israel this morning, giving…
PODCASTS
17/01/2013
David Horovitz on trends in the Israeli electorate and the next coalition
David Horovitz, founder and editor of the Times of Israel and a leading commentator on Israeli affairs, briefed journalists on a BICOM phone conference, giving his assessment of the trends in the Israeli electorate and the prospects for the next Israeli coalition.
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David Horovitz, founder and editor of the Times of Israel and a leading commentator on Israeli affairs, briefed journalists on a BICOM phone conference, giving his assessment of the trends in the Israeli electorate and the prospects for the next Israeli coalition.
10/01/2013
Gil Hoffman analyses the Israeli election campaign
Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, gives his take on the Israeli election campaign so far, challenging the view that the Israeli electorate is moving to the right, and assessing the agenda for after the new government is formed.
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Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, gives his take on the Israeli election campaign so far, challenging the view that the Israeli electorate is moving to the right, and assessing the agenda for after the new government is formed.
10/10/2012
Amit Segal previews the election campaign
Chief political correspondent for Israeli Channel 2 News Amit Segal briefed UK correspondents about the forthcoming Israeli elections on a BICOM conference call following the announcement of general elections to be held in January.
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Chief political correspondent for Israeli Channel 2 News Amit Segal briefed UK correspondents about the forthcoming Israeli elections on a BICOM conference call following the announcement of general elections to be held in January.