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This report provides a preview of the 2013 Israeli elections, analyzing possible outcomes and implications for US-Israeli relations. It argues that The composition of a probable new coalition and government led by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu could significantly influence Israeli decision-making, politics, and relations with the outside world, including the United States. In turn, this could affect US popularity, credibility, and—ultimately—national security vis-à-vis the Middle East and more broadly.