A title is meant to capture the reader's attention but not at the expense of misleading him. Too often, the title of an article about Israel does not match the content.
In the latter half of Isabel Kershner's report, the reader learns that "should Kadima join" the coalition "the job of foreign minister would probably be reassigned." Thus, the agreement between Likud and Yisrael Beitenu does not have the permanent quality that the title suggests.
Unsurprisingly, Kershner portrays Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beitenu, in the least sympathetic light possible. Although his proposal of a loyalty oath is controversial, Kershner neglects to mention the frequent traitorous actions and statements of Arab MKs, which provoked it.
Regarding the matter of unfair portrayals, Kershner refers to the future Likud-led government as "hawkish." Unless she is willing to describe other parties, such as Meretz, as dovish, the use of the word hawkish constitutes a clear bias.
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