April 2, 2012

Israeli Politics Shaped By Domestic Factors

Jerusalem Post, Jerusalem Post

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Barring a major security flare-up – or an air strike on Iran – that will eclipse all other concerns, economic issues are shaping up to be a major focus of citizens’ concerns ahead of next year’s elections.

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