Yair Lapid’s rise should be met with understanding — not with disdain.
Category Archives: Israel
The New Lieberman? Reply
Naftali Bennett replaces Avigdor Lieberman as Prime Minister Netanyahu’s main rival on the right. More…
A Brief Recap of the Israeli Foreign Policy Debate Reply
For political observers in Israel, it was an unique opportunity to garner some insight into the foreign policy beliefs of the leading candidates; for the candidates, it was a chance to distance themselves from each other. More…
Of Journalists and Generals Reply
After years of relying on military leaders, Israel’s center-left gives journalists a try.
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Netanyahu’s New Man in Washington Reply
What Ron Dermer’s appointment means for U.S.-Israel relations More…
Much Ado About Something Reply
The upgraded UN status changes the status quo in the Near East — but by what degree is still uncertain. More…
What Happened to This Guy? Reply
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad’s early successes are largely forgotten now as the centrality of Abbas’s leadership endures. More…
As Sirens Ring in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, All Eyes on Egypt 1
The biggest x-factor in the latest chapter of the Israel/Hamas conflict might be the government of Mursi’s Egypt. More…
Run, Peres, Run! 2
The one man in Israel most qualified to respond to the security dilemma and unify the fragmented Israeli public? Shimon Peres. More…
In the Israeli Elections, Political Newcomers Look to Gain a Foothold Reply
The new parties in Israel’s political scene are seeking a berth into the Knesset while the established parties attempt to consolidate control More…
