Op-ed: When Netanyahu had Lapid and Livni by his side, he was perceived as a restrained and moderate leader; the moment he decided to call elections, he shifted to the right and lost the public's support.

The PM's failures have caused significant damage to Israel on security, Iran, peace talks and the economy.

Op-ed: Following the successful smear campaign presenting her as a radical leftist, Tzipi Livni decided that victory is more important than she is.

Op-ed: It's rare for a prime minister to evoke such strong feelings of resentment among so many publics, but Netanyahu probably earned it. He is perceived as a person living in a bubble, whose real life isn't the Israeli public's real life.

The prime minister’s increasingly outlandish claims in recent days show we are dealing with a leader whose judgment, according to John Kerry at least, is questionable.

Op-ed: When Israelis cast their ballots, they should elect a leader who doesn't make them feel uneasy when he speaks, who doesn’t always look for someone to lay the blame on, who doesn’t embarrass them in front of the world.

A personal recollection of the elation when the first results in your favor arrive, from the aide to prime ministers Rabin and Barak.