The Jerusalem Post comments on the role of Shi’ite militias in Iraq, and states: “Because of the atrocities carried out by Islamic State . . . all the attention has been on the Sunni extremists.” The editor warns of the importance of “the role being played by radical Shi’ite militias and their Iranian handlers,” and declares: “Regional leaders must see the Shi’ite militia-led offensive for what it is – a dangerous sectarian war that may be aimed at defeating Islamic State but may leave even greater division in its wake and result in an Iranian-occupied Iraq.” 

Haaretz is outraged that certain parties that were members of the outgoing government are “trying to attract voters by taking credit for a host of accomplishments — with little regard for who was actually behind the triumphs they claim for themselves,” and notes that on the other hand they show little inclination to take credit – or even mention – the unfavorable measures to which they exposed the public. 

Yediot Aharonot discusses recent polls that seem to show “a real, albeit slim, chance the center-left will win Israel’s election and oust Benjamin Netanyahu from Israeli leadership,” and remarks that “For Herzog to win, the centrist camp he hopes to lead must support him and not Netanyahu the day after the elections.” The author believes that Netanyahu  is sure to win in the event that Meretz fails to cross the election threshold, but concludes that with only days to go, Netanyahu’s win “is no longer so certain – he's even said so himself.” 

Yisrael Hayom attacks the Zionist Union's strategy of hiding Tzipi Livni during the election campaign, because, the author contends, “the polls unequivocally state that Livni is an electoral burden.” The author asserts: “Hiding  Livni was intended not just keep her from public view, but to cover up Herzog's questionable leadership ability and resilience,” and opines: “The Likud's tactic of emphasizing Livni . . . puts a spotlight on the apparent lack of leadership backbone Herzog has. The public deserves a little more respect from those who want their trust.” 

Globes op-ed was not available today.