1.   In Israel, even dovish leaders like Justice Minister Yossi Beilin recoiled from the idea that the Palestinians might abandon the peace effort and proclaim an independent state.

2.   But political analyst Ghassan Khatib said while a Barak victory would improve the atmosphere in relations, the victory of a dovish leader could work against the Palestinians.

3.   However, it was not clear whether they would make good on their threats since by bringing down Netanyahu they would risk bring a more dovish leader into office.

4.   However, it was not clear whether they would make good on their threats since by bringing down Netanyahu they would risk having a more dovish leader in office.

5.   However, it was not clear whether they would make good on their threats since by ousting Netanyahu they would risk bringing a more dovish leader into office.

6.   The hawks have the power to topple the coalition, but it is believed they might be bluffing since the alternative to Netanyahu is a more dovish leader.

7.   Then, Clinton made a trip to Jerusalem on the eve of elections and co-hosted a peace summit with the dovish Israeli leader.