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Though it is much too early for optimism, groundbreaking developments related to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process are expected in the weeks following Israel's January 22 elections. A surprise already took place during the poll: right-wing parties were deprived of the sweeping victory that analysts had predicted—in large part due to high voter turnout, particularly from members of the center-left. And though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return for a third term, he will face considerable domestic and international pressure to negotiate with the Palestinians.

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