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This policy brief analyzes Israel’s challenges following its January 2013 elections. The author argues that with US President Obama set for his second term, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu could face difficulties on his stand towards Palestine and Iran. With respect to Egypt and President Morsi, Israel would need to tread carefully, especially due to the Muslim Brotherhood's ideological affiliation with the Palestine cause. Reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah could throw up new challenges. Elsewhere too in the region, Israel and Netanyahu would face hostility and isolation if the present trend of Israeli policies towards the region continues or even strengthens. Netanyahu and his right wing coalition would have to think hard on how to move ahead after the elections.