Table of Contents

The History and Structure of the Israeli Labour Party prior to 1977; Understanding the Role of the Israeli Labour Party in the Political System; The 1977 Election and the Decline of the Israeli Labour Party; The Israeli Labour Party in Opposition 1977-1981; A Second Term in Opposition 1981 -1984; The National Unity Years 1984-1988; From National Unity Government to Opposition - The Israeli Labour Party 1988-1990; Internal Development of the Israeli Labour Party during the NUG 1988-1990; The Road from Opposition to Government - The Israeli Labour Party 1990-1992; The 1992 Knesset Election and the Israeli Labour Party's Return to Power; The Israeli Labour Party In Government 1992-1995; The 1996 Elections and the Return of the Likud.

About the Author

Neill Lochery is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and editor of the Israeli Perspectives newsletter. He lived in Israel while conducting the research for this book and has travelled widely in the region. He obtained his Ph.D. in political science at the University of Durham.