Routledge - Israel at the Polls 2003 (Israeli History and Politics)

Explore a transformative era in Middle Eastern politics with Israel at the Polls 2003. This volume by Routledge examines the 2003 election during a period of intense change, marked by a deteriorating security situation and widespread disillusionment with the Oslo peace process. Readers gain insight into the decisive victory of the Likud Party and Ariel Sharon, occurring alongside major accusations of corruption and the decline of the Israeli left. The book also analyzes the emergence of the anti-clerical Shinui party and how its rise led to the exclusion of ultra-Orthodox parties from the new coalition. This work provides a detailed look at the political shifts that shaped the nation. It serves as an essential resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in the history, politics, and society of Israel during this specific historical turning point.