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Initial euphoria over Gilad Shalit prisoner swap fades (video)
As details emerge of the Gilad Shalit prisoner swap, in which 1,000 Palestinians will be exchanged for one Israeli soldier, Palestinians are disappointed with who won't be released while Israelis worry about renewed violence.
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Gilad Shalit prisoner swap: Why Netanyahu agreed to 1,000 Palestinians for one Israeli
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was opposed in principle to the Gilad Shalit prisoner swap. But his willingness to make an unsavory deal in the end highlights his pragmatism.
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In Israel, Netanyahu wards off challenge from within his Likud Party
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu triumphed over challengers in the Likud Party who sought in a ballot today to force internal party elections while he was in a precarious position.
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Can Israel tamp down Jerusalem clashes?
Even before the Jerusalem clashes today, the US had asked Israel to confirm it would include the Jerusalem's status in renewed talks with the Palestinians. But Netanyahu's range of options is constrained by his rightist coalition partners.
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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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Gaza war widens lead of Israel's conservative Likud Party
Polls show Benjamin Netanyahu likely to be next prime minister as Israelis vote on Feb. 10.
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