It's true that a more stable and centrist Israeli government may take action on Iran or Palestinian statehood. Mr. Netanyahu is positioned to move aggressively in either area. But whether he does is likely to depend more on... more ››
Mr Netanyahu's previous coalition partners, mainly rightist and religious parties, will stay put for now in what the prime minister proudly describes as the largest-ever Israeli coalition. But if Likud and Kadima proceed with... more ››
While incumbents around the world are struggling to hold on, one is thriving. By bringing the rival Kadima party into his ruling coalition, Benjamin Netanyahu has become “king of Israel,” in Aaron David Miller’s phrase. He... more ››