Shelly Yachimovich

Bibi's Lucky Break Haviv Rettig Gur, Times of Israel. Yesterday's elections weakened the Likud at the expense of Yesh Atid.  But Netanyahu has still come out on top. 

No More Laboring Under Illusions Yossi Klein Halevi, Jerusalem Post. Labor politicians' focus on domestic issues in the run-up to the Israeli elections reflects their recognition that their foreign policy agenda—the peace process—is dead.

Labor Turns Left Raphael Ahren, Times of Israel. Much like the Likud's primaries moved it to the right, Labor's primaries are set to shift the party to the left. But it is still projected to be the largest opposition party in the Knesset. 

A New War in Gaza? Gadi Golan, Shlomo Cesana, Daniel Siryoti, Lilach Shoval, Itzik Saban, Israel Hayom. As rockets from Gaza continue to bombard Israel’s south, the IDF is reportedly preparing another ground invasion. “Air power,” says one insider, “has run its course.”

Bloc Parties Jonathan Rynhold, Atlantic. Far from guaranteeing a resounding victory in the elections, Netanyahu's decision to create a rightist bloc provides an opportunity for parties on the Left—but only if they remain separate.