Israel’s Atomized Political System

Michel Gurfinkiel

According to a Midgam/Channel 2 poll released one week before the March 17 general election, 49 percent of all Israelis see Benjamin Netanyahu.

BIN Poll: Ariel Sharon’s Legacy Hawkish

Ariel Sharon, who passed away earlier this month, leaves behind a long and complicated legacy. One of Israel’s most controversial yet well known figures, Sharon was a well decorated general in the Israeli army. As a politician, he was given the nickname of “The Bulldozer.” However, what most people remember about Sharon was his decision […]

Abbas: Three Times No to Peace

Abbas says no to peace

One of the main issues on the negotiating table regarding peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians is the Palestinian right of return. In a drastic shift, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has hardened his stance on the matter and said that he would not negotiate away any right of Palestinian refugees and their descendents […]