The dark side of Chanukah
Jewish Journal
December 23, 2008
It is important to remember that men can never predict how their descendants will act or how their legacy of achievement will be treated
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olmert
Analysis: Unchecked settler violence sparks fears of new intifada
Leslie Susser
December 11, 2008
The violent settler response to the evacuation of the building, dubbed the House of Contention by Israeli media and called the Peace House by settlers, was symptomatic of a relatively new phenomenon: growing numbers of radical settlers who feel alienated from the state, don\’t accept its authority and are ready to use violence to prevent it from taking action against settler interests.
Anger greets Olmert’s concessions on Golan, West Bank, Iran
Leslie Susser
October 6, 2008
Israelis on the right and left were angered by Ehud Olmert\’s suggestion in an interview at the twilight of his term that Israel should cede virtually all its disputed land. Too little, too late, said the leftists. Too much, said the rightists.
Can Livni form a coalition or are elections next?
Leslie Susser
September 25, 2008
Livni says she does not intend to be dragged into a long coalition-building process. If in about 10 days she believes the chances of forming a government are not high, she says she will lead a move for new elections herself.
Ehud Olmert era comes to ignominious end
Jewish Journal
September 23, 2008
Ehud Olmert\’s formal resignation Sunday was an ignominious end to a premiership marked by multiple corruption scandals, a failed war in Lebanon and unfinished business on the Palestinian, Syrian and Iranian fronts.\n\n
Olmert submits resignation, promises to help Livni
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2008
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert tells Cabinet stepping down \”was not an easy or simple decision,\” then submits his letter of resignation to President Shimon Peres
Tzipi Livni wins Kadima contest — now the real work begins
Leslie Susser
September 17, 2008
With her decisive win in the Kadima party primary, Tzipi Livni now must assemble a coalition government so she can become prime minister. Then all she\’ll have to do is deal with all of Israel\’s regional threats.
Exit polls say Tzipi Livni wins big in Kadima primary
Jewish Journal
September 17, 2008
Exit polls show Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni winning the Kadima Party primary by a double-digit margin.
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