Politics: Filling in the Blanks

The last time The Jerusalem Post compiled a primer on all the major political parties, Ariel Sharon was still prime minister, Shinui was united, the religious Zionist parties were divided and Hamas's landslide victory was still seen as a worst-case scenario.

And that was a mere seven weeks ago...

To help readers understand the political puzzle, here is a guide to the latest news in the political parties and their chances for success on Election Day.