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'Netanyahu is the real loser'

The second election in Israel this year ends again with a stalemate. Paul Pasch on what that means for a new government

Reuters

Bibi vs democracy

An election victory for Benjamin Netanyahu could spell the end of the separation of powers in Israel

By Richard C. Schneider

Reuters

Russia's Iranian stakes

Why Moscow will not take part in placing Iran under more pressure. A Russian perspective on the nuclear dispute

By Andrey Baklitskiy

Reuters

A twisted game

The US pushes Europe to designate the Lebanese Hizbollah as a terrorist organisation. But this only serves to pressure Iran

By Heiko Wimmen

Reuters

Yes to occupation, no to peace

That’s how the Palestinians view the outcome of the Israeli elections. And they hope the world is watching

By Hannes Alpen

Reuters

Here to stay

Benjamin Netanyahu will most likely form the next government after the Knesset elections – despite facing legal proceedings

Reuters

Out of tune

The Israeli Labor Party has failed to find the right tone for modern Israel – and struggles for survival in the upcoming election

By Daniel Ben-Simon

Reuters

The only convincing solution

Why it's illusory to think the two-state solution of the Israel-Palestine conflict can’t be saved

By Stephan Stetter

Reuters

The impossible principle of equality

Israeli sociologist Natan Sznaider on the nation-state law and one-state solution

By Natan Sznaider

EPA

Juggling act

How can Russia maintain good relations with Israel and Syria – both enemies in the civil war?