Israeli Elections 2009

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The Return of Benjamin Netanyahu

Mustafa Barghouthi | Posted 03.29.2009 | World

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Throughout his campaign, the cornerstone of Netanyahu's policy toward the 'Palestinian Question' suggests an intention to deepen the conflict rather than solve it.

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Netanyahu Has Got It! Good.

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 03.22.2009 | World

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It's time to let Bibi be Bibi. Let him try to govern from the right and see how well that works.

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Netanyahu: Better for America, Better For Israel

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 03.14.2009 | World

It will be easier for President Obama to deal with Netanyahu than with the almost equally hawkish Tzipi Livni because Livni seems dedicated to ending the conflict.

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It's Prime Minister Netanyahu

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 03.13.2009 | World

Tuesday, the right wing coalition won a clear majority. It is, I believe, inevitable that President Peres will give Netanyahu the first shot at forming a government and that Bibi will succeed.

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ISRAELI ELECTION RESULTS: Both Livni, Netanyahu Declare Victory

Huffington Post | Hanna Ingber Win | Posted 03.13.2009 | World

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***UPDATE Feb 11 12:05AM*** AP reports: Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and hard-line rival Benjamin Netanyahu both claimed victory Tuesday in Israel's p...

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Israel's Election: HuffPost Contributors Have Their Say

Huffington Post | HuffPost Contributors | Posted 03.12.2009 | World

Israelis head to the polls tomorrow, February 10, to vote in a new government. Huffington Post contributors from Israel to Ramallah to DC have shared ...

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What Hamas Has Wrought

Edgar M. Bronfman | Posted 03.12.2009 | World

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The crucial point about Hamas that is always overlooked is that at every point in their interaction with Israel and peace-seeking Palestinians, they have chosen the path of armed aggression.

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Israeli Elections: Do They Really Matter?

Aaron David Miller | Posted 03.10.2009 | World

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In the end, regardless of who wins, Obama's domestic priorities, bad peace process options, and Israel's inherent caution are unlikely to generate any wild surprises.

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Hopeful, But Not Optimistic

James Zogby | Posted 03.09.2009 | World

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It is difficult to be optimistic. But I can be hopeful that, with the appointment of George Mitchell, the region is getting what may very well be its last best chance at securing peace.

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Israeli Elections: Terror as Top Concern

Jamal Dajani | Posted 03.09.2009 | World

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With less than a week to go before elections in Israel, the three main rivals are locked in fierce debate not about whether the devastating war in Gaza went too far, but whether it went far enough.

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Israel Election: What Does It Mean to You?

Hanna Ingber Win | Posted 03.08.2009 | World

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Israelis head to the polls on February 10th to vote in a new government. As the crisis in Gaza demonstrates, Israeli politics affect the world. The ou...

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Israel Is About to Make a Misjudgement as Disastrous as Gaza

Johann Hari | Posted 03.08.2009 | World

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In a few days, it looks likely to re-elect Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister once again. This is a man calling for the violent re-occupation of Gaza to "liquidate" its elected government.

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