Corruption-plagued Lebanon suffers from one of the world's highest debt ratios, high unemployment and little growth. Prime Minister Saad Hariri: Lebanon has six months to act.

As someone once said, reports of the Islamic State's death have been greatly exaggerated. Since it is not only an organization, but an idea – and one that is hard to eradicate – ISIS will likely continue to enjoy widespread popular support.

A number of factors can influence the results of the election but the Likud is especially vulnerable to low voter turnout by its supporters.

Labor, the Democratic Union, and Yamina will all lose votes to either Blue and White or Likud, and there's nothing they can do about it, barring a miracle.