After serving as mayor of Jerusalem for a decade, Barkat commented in the run-up to the nation's April elections that Jerusalem must remain united under Israeli sovereignty.

The Likud party introduced its first Muslim Arab-Israeli candidate, providing a strong reminder that Israel is a diverse, inclusive, and democratic society.

Focus on your constituency and stop bashing Israel, Likud's Ayoub Kara tells Arab colleagues.

For all we know, a few other statements by leading Israeli politicians may have had as much, if not more, to do with the Likud party's decisive victory.

Critics charge that NIF knowingly financed groups that support Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions and worked to get IDF soldiers prosecuted for "war crimes."

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Lee Zeldin questioned the State Department about possibly influencing Israeli elections.