Gilad Shalit Tzipi Livni | Bibi Netanyahu (Photo: Amit Shabi) After failing to draw Kadima and Labor into his government, the Likud’s Binyamin Netanyahu has started negotiations with his right … Read More Gaza Pasta Vs. Gilad Shalit
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Peres To Prod Netanyahu & Livni
Prime Minister Shimon Peres Tasked with finding an equitable solution to picking Israel’s new prime minister Netanyahu and Livni refusing to budge Public Opinion Growing For Likud & Kadima To Form National Unity Cabinet
Israeli election cliffhanger
Final count of soldiers’ votes may determine whether Livni or Netanyahu won election Livni holds slight lead over Netanyahu, but Likud leader claims victory on basis of ‘national bloc’s clear majority’ Livni and Netanyahu court support of Lieberman party
Lieberman – King Or Queen Maker Of Israeli Election
Avigdor Lieberman’s far-right party may hold key to Israel’s next prime minister Lieberman has been drawing voters from front runner Bibi Netanyahu of Likud Although Netanyahu coalition is still leading option, Kadima’s Tzipi Livni might form coalition with Lieberman and Labor
Palestinian Rocketing Impacts Israel Election
Israeli civilians again under rocket fire from Gaza, this time in Ashqelon Angry Residents: ‘Nothing Has Changed Since IDF Operation – Hamas Is Again Rocketing Us’ Continued Palestinian rocketing may convince many of Israel’s undecided voters to support Netanyahu or Lieberman
Avraham Ravitz (1934-2009)
Avraham Ravitz, an influential ultra-Orthodox Jewish lawmaker who served in Israel’s parliament for 20 years, died Monday in Jerusalem. The 75-year-old Ravitz suffered from a heart condition and had been … Read More Avraham Ravitz (1934-2009)
Ehud Barak On Barack Obama
Defense Minister Barak: “I refer you to another Barack who said in Sderot that he would do all possible to prevent his daughters from being rocketed” “I believe Hamas violations of cease-fire are only tail-end of the warfare” Barak indicates Israel will link Hamas release of captured IDF soldier Glad Shalit to reopening of Gaza border crossings
Israel’s Moderate Military Pressure In Gaza
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert: “Israel must not miss a chance to smash Hamas at the last minute” Defense Minister Ehud Barak: “We are continuing effort to restore quiet while examining possibility of preventing future arms smuggling from Egypt into Gaza” IsraCast Assessment: “Israel attempting to synchronize military and political moves for solution to end war and threat of future Hamas rocketing”
Storm Clouds Over Gaza
Prime Minister Olmert: “This may be the last minute for Palestinians in Gaza to halt the rocketing of Israeli civilians” Hamas replies immediately with another barrage of 30 Qassam rockets and mortars Countdown may have began for major IDF operation after winter storm passes over the area
Likud Leans Farther To Right
Likud Leader Netanyahu: “The Likud Party Has Selected Best Team To Lead Next Israeli Government” Likud Rival Feiglin: “I Am Real Likud & Will Bring Voters From Far Right Back To Likud” Kadima’s Hanegbi: “Netanyahu’s Dream Team Is A Nightmare For Likud Leader”