Our democracy's alive and kicking (Jan. 27, 2003)
Even with its problems, Israeli democracy is vibrant.
Mitzna confident of victory - next time (Jan. 27, 2003)
Mitzna concedes defeat in radio commercial and signals he intends to maintain Labor party chairmanship after defeat.
Voting the unknown (Jan. 27, 2003)
After months of campaigning, what are the real party platforms?
Likud sees Lieberman, not Labor, as its foe (Jan. 27, 2003)
Likud will spend $2 million on election day campaigning. Its target? National Union-Israel Beteinu.
Sharon worried he might not be able to set up stable gov't (Jan. 26, 2003)
Victory might come with a price: early elections, again.
Clarity, at last (Jan. 25, 2003)
If this election is primarily a vote about the Oslo Accords, a Labor loss is a given.
What's it about (Jan. 23, 2003)
Pointed articles from 14 leading parties about their platforms. Essential reading!
Vote Shas, vote Shinui - but vote for national unity (Jan. 23, 2003)
A passionate argument for a national unity government.
Likud recruiting Labor members to support unity government (Jan. 23, 2003)
Smelling victory, Likud searching for Laborites who want a unity government.
4.7 million Israelis can vote next Tuesday (Jan. 22, 2003)
Article includes informatoin on how the votes are counted.
Born to Judge (Jan. 22, 2003)
Learn about Israeli "Central Election Committee" that has played a major role in the current election campaign.
Israeli Labor Struggles to Shed Image of Yesterday's Party (Jan. 22, 2003)
Mitzna's finding it hard to capitalize on the lost glory of the Labor party.
Economic unity, at least (Jan. 22, 2003)
With tourism down and no end to terror in sight, how can Israel get the economy back on track?
Like a hole in the head (Jan. 22, 2003)
Who really needs these elections anyway? Former Likud minister Moshe Arens answers: nobody.
'Peres Effect' strikes again (Jan. 22, 2003)
Ubiquitous as ever, Peres, nearing 80, hast cast a shadow over all Labor leaders. Now it's Mitzna's turn.
Candidates clash in English (Jan. 21, 2003)
When "only" seven out of 28 parties get invited to a debate, the issue becomes the invitation.
Green issues, but not parties, find a place in the election campaign (Jan 19, 2003)
Parties are paying more attention to "green issues," but the "security" issue prevails.
Laborites admit they're praying for a miracle (Jan 17, 2003)
When a devoutly secular party is looking for a miracle, you know Labor is having a tough time of it.
Women in the Knesset (Jan 17, 2003)
A useful primer on women serving in Israel's parliament.
Like sheep to a Palestinian state (Jan. 13, 2003)
Although it's a major issue issue in the elections, tough questions are not being asked about how a Palestinian state would influence Israel and the region.
Likud shocked by steep drop in polls (Jan. 9, 2003)
Once a "sure thing" now a Likud victory is under threat.
Between the Lines (Dec 22, 2002)
Behind the scenes: Scandal, strategy and "real politik"
Politics and double standards (Dec. 20, 2002)
Reflections on the political scandals involving the Likud and Labor parties
You're no de Gaulle, Arik (Dec. 19, 2002)
Essay on Sharon, "smoke-filled rooms" and the impact on elections
Is the Likud still a right-wing party? (Dec. 10, 2002)
A critique of the blurring lines between Likud and Labor policy.
PA urges Israelis to vote for Mitzna (Nov. 24, 2002)
Labor's Amram Mitzna has garnered a few endorsements that might not sit well with Israelis.
Fall of the demigods
An excellent overview of the key personalities that have affected Israeli politics in recent years. Also includes an analysis of each party's positioning for the 2003 election.