WINNERS & LOSERS NETANYAHU ASCENDANT
[WINNERS]
ARIEL SHARON Phoenix-like, hawkish ex-general is likely to rise again, just behind Bibi's throne
HAMAS Islamic terrorist group and allies tip outcome with murderous bomb campaign
ISRAELI RELIGIOUS PARTIES More seats than ever could yield more settlements and impose more traditional values
[& LOSERS]
YASSER ARAFAT Forget handshakes at White House. "Peace of the brave" meets post-Nobel realpolitik
HAFEZ ASSAD Wily Syrian's hard line comes up empty: might have had Golan back quickly with Labor
BILL CLINTON Peres' biggest U.S. campaigner has negligible coattails; prestige deflated
WHERE MONEY TALKS
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