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Implications of the Coalition Political Deal in Israel

Robert K. Lifton | Posted 05.11.2012

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Robert K. Lifton

The new coalition brings with it opportunity for Israel to make necessary and desirable changes in the internal structure of their political systems and programs and external changes in their relationships with the Palestinians and the Arab nations.

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Bibi Unveils Unity Government

AP | JOSEF FEDERMAN and DAN PERRY | Posted 05.09.2012

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JERUSALEM — Now backed by a parliamentary supermajority, Benjamin Netanyahu has tremendous room to maneuver on Israel's most pressing issues: pe...

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Welcome to Israel's Seasonal Political Charade

Alon Ben-Meir | Posted 04.18.2012

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Alon Ben-Meir

To overcome Israel's debilitating political party structure, there is an urgent need to support the creation of a single party consisting of the left and left-of-center parties.

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A Call for Livable Futures

Rela Mazali | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rela Mazali

What to do when the country I live in totally loses its compass? I have watched Israel present itself as a respectable member of the club of developed countries. It is time for us all to hold it to that claim.

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Israel To Vote On Easing Gaza Blockade

AP | AMY TEIBEL | Posted 05.25.2011

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JERUSALEM — Israel is likely to significantly ease the land blockade of Gaza in coming days in an effort to blunt the international outcry over ...

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US troops and Israel

Jeff Danziger | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeff Danziger

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Israeli PR Ministry Mocks Foreign Journalists (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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An Israeli government website has shown adverts that depict foreign journalists as stupid and condescending, reportedly as part of an initiative to im...

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Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister?

The Huffington Post | Catherine Lyons | Posted 05.25.2011

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Benjamin Netanyahu, one of Israel's most controversial political figures, is favored to win the election for prime minister over Tzipi Livni. Netany...

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