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Why is Ehud Barak leaving Israeli politics? (+video)
Ehud Barak, Israel's defense minister, shocked many with his announcement Monday that he's leaving politics. Barak was seen as a moderating influence in Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
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Israel's Netanyahu banks on tough guy image to win early elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is campaigning in early elections, announced today for January, as the candidate with a proven record of keeping Israelis safe in turbulent times.
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Israel's 'unchallengeable' Netanyahu calls elections at prime moment (+video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called early elections yesterday, appearing to count on his experience and high public support to ensure a third term.
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With military draft reform, Netanyahu learns he can't please everyone
Prime Minister Netanyahu is accused of catering to ultra-Orthodox with his stance on draft exemptions, but the religious group isn't happy with him, either.
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Hillary Clinton meets with Palestinian and Israeli. Is something cooking?
The Israeli-Palestinian peace process seems to be stirring, and the US is calling it 'very much alive.' But analysts doubt anything significant can be achieved before the US elections in November.
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Israel's unity government: How big was the shift to the center?
A new coalition government in Israel was expected to give Prime Minister Netanyahu more flexibility on Palestinian peace talks. But moves on Jewish settlements suggest otherwise.
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Opinion: Broad coalition in Israel shows Netanyahu's centrist colors
By bringing the centrist Kadima party into his coalition, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can address some of the more fundamental problems Israel faces – including the moribund peace process with Palestinians – without a veto threat from the far right parties.
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Israel's unity government: a bid to represent the majority
For decades, Israel's system of representation gave tiny parties an outsized voice, particularly on the issue of settlements. The unity government now has a chance to prioritize majority views.
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How Netanyahu's 'unity' government may affect Palestinians, Iran
Prime Minister Netanyahu jolted Israeli politics by forming a 'unity' government with the centrist Kadima party, arguing it will promote stability at a time of contentious challenges.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu forms new 'unity' government
Benjamin Netanyahu, head of Israel's Likud Party, joined forces Tuesday with Kadima Party leader Shaul Mofaz to form one of the broadest governments in the history of the Jewish state.
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Backchannels Where does the Israeli security establishment stand on attacking Iran?
A look at disclosed positions.
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Backchannels Egypt's cancellation of gas sales to Israel was inevitable
The gas pipeline had long drawn complaints of Mubarak-era corruption, popular anger at Israel, and the failure of commercial dealings to improve Egypt-Israel ties.
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Israelis critical of Netanyahu Iran-Holocaust comparison
The Nazi Holocaust of World War II is a delicate and charged topic in Israel, and many felt Benjamin Netanyahu's repeated equating of the Nazis with the possible modern-day threat of a nuclear-armed Iran went too far.
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In Israel, some on the right support talks with Hamas
A newspaper poll indicated that 53 percent of Likud party supporters favor talks with Islamist Hamas under certain conditions. Overall, 57 percent of Israelis back the idea.
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In Paris, Benjamin Netanyahu finds growing European doubt on Middle East peace
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in France on Wednesday, as President Nicolas Sarkozy's government wonders if Israel is interested in peacemaking with the Palestinians.
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As Netanyahu meets Obama, Israel ex-general offers Hamas talks
Former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz, now leader of Israel's opposition party, unveiled a new peace plan Sunday – and aspirations of replacing Netanyahu.
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Israel seizes weapons it said were being sent by Iran to Syria
Israel's Navy seized a ship off the coast of Cyprus with 500 tons of weapons that it alleges were sent by Iran to Syria, and ultimately destined for Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
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Why Lieberman, Israel's anti-Arab leader, could resign
The controversial foreign minister promised Monday to step down if indicted on corruption charges, adding to the possibility of a shake-up in Netanyahu's government.
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Can Livni clean up Israeli politics?
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni won the Kadima Party primary to replace Ehud Olmert who has been beset by corruption charges.
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To succeed Olmert, Israel's Mofaz opts for macho politics
But the ruling Kadima Party, which votes on a new leader Wednesday, may not buy into the former army chief's security policy.
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Livni looks victorious in Israel's Kadima primary
Exit polls showed that Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni won with roughly 48 percent of the vote to take over the party led by Ehud Olmert.
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Olmert plows ahead on peace talks
Israeli prime minister resigns from his post, but vows to pursue a deal with Palestinians and Syrians.
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The contenders to be Israel's next prime minister
Tzipi Livni, Shaul Mofaz, and Bejamin Netanyahu are the top three politicians most likely to succeed Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, observers say.
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Olmert to resign as Israeli prime minister
Ehud Olmert's announcement on Wednesday night to cede leadership in September could spur a party shake-up and a shakier peace process.
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Opinion: The alternative to an Israeli attack on Iran
Serious diplomacy, not military action, will bring regional security.
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