Israel at the Polls 2003

This book - previously published as a special issue of the journal Israel Affairs and the eighth book in the Israel at the Polls series - describes and analyzes the chief actors, issues and dynamics of Israel's 2003 elections.

---

Israel's 2003 election took place against the background of a deteriorating security situation (due to Palestinian violence and the impending US War in Iraq) and severe disillusionment with the Oslo peace process. The election, which brought about a decisive victory of the Likud Party and Ariel Sharon, took place amidst strong accusations of corruption and the virtual collapse of the Israeli left. The election also featured the rise of the anti-clerical Shinui party, which resulted in the exclusion of the ultra-Orthodox parties from the new coalition. In this volume, leading Israeli political scientists explore the main actors and processes that shaped the election and its outcome.

This book was previously published as a special issue of the journal Israel Affairs.