PERSPECTIVE| FES ISRAEL Elections in Israel Is Change Possible? EYTAN SCHWARTZ March 2015 n As Israel approaches its general elections on March 17, 2015, the biggest question is what type of government will be formed. n The Israeli political system has produced a divided electorate with a variety of me­dium-sized parties. n For the first time in years, there is a chance for a centrist-left coalition to lead.