The Likud primaries and the merged list with Israel Beitenu moved it to the right. The Labor primaries strengthened its position as a social democratic party. The center remains divided. The national-religious, Haredi and Arab parties remain focused on the constituencies that they have historically represented. Most observers believe that the next coalition will look much the current one, but without the moderating influence of Barak, Meridor, Begin and other centrists. But the elections are two months away. In Israeli politics two months is a very long time, and almost anything can happen.
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Looking Toward Israeli Elections 2013
The Likud primaries and the merged list with Israel Beitenu moved it to the right. The Labor primaries strengthened its position as a social democratic party. The center remains divided. The national-religious, Haredi and Arab parties remain focused on the constituencies that they have historically represented. Most observers believe that the next coalition will look much the current one, but without the moderating influence of Barak, Meridor, Begin and other centrists. But the elections are two months away. In Israeli politics two months is a very long time, and almost anything can happen.
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