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Israel’s Likely New Leader Article
Israeli President Shimon Peres today tapped conservative Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu (above) to form the next government of Israel, but his path is littered with challenges.<o:p></o:p>
  (AP/Ariel Schalit)

Israel’s Likely New Leader

Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu hopes to form a broad government in Israel, but his path is littered with challenges, writes Moran Banai.

Moran Banai

A Two-State Solution Is Still Essential Article
A worker walks next to a rotating sign showing campaign signs for Israeli Foreign Minister and Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni and Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
<br /> (AP/Sebastian Scheiner)

A Two-State Solution Is Still Essential

Moran Banai explains that despite support for right-wing candidates in Tuesday’s Israeli election, a political solution is still possible for Israelis and Palestinians.

Moran Banai

Learning from the Israel-Hizbullah War Article

Learning from the Israel-Hizbullah War

On the anniversary of the Israel-Hizbullah war, Moran Banai and Mara Rudman examine how the war's unfolding can inform future Middle East policy.

Moran Banai, Mara Rudman