The judge overseeing the election wanted to defend its results from Netanyahu's incitement. By bringing the Shin Bet chief to his side, he made the security service appear to be the final authority over the voters' verdict

An Eisenkot-led government backed by Arab parties could help Israel regain U.S. bipartisan support – but only if both sides are willing to compromise

Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate race in part by making Israel a pocketbook issue. Others may follow his playbook