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Israeli Elections - The News from Israel's February 2009 Elections
On Feb. 10, 2009, Israelis went to the polls for general Knesset elections. But while Kadima leader Tzipi Livni edged out Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu, the right-of-center parties earned more total votes than the left-of-center parties. Who will be able to form a ruling coalition?
On Feb. 10, 2009, Israelis went to the polls for general Knesset elections. But while Kadima leader Tzipi Livni edged out Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu, the right-of-center parties earned more total votes than the left-of-center parties. Who will be able to form a ruling coalition?
Israeli Troops Cut Off Gaza City
In the first full day of Israel's ground offensive into Gaza, thousands of troops effectively cut off Gaza City from the rest of the Gaza Strip, vowing to deal a crushing blow to Hamas' militant machine while a Hamas spokesman, addressing the Israeli soldiers, claimed "Gaza will be a graveyard for you, God willing."
In the first full day of Israel's ground offensive into Gaza, thousands of troops effectively cut off Gaza City from the rest of the Gaza Strip, vowing to deal a crushing blow to Hamas' militant machine while a Hamas spokesman, addressing the Israeli soldiers, claimed "Gaza will be a graveyard for you, God willing."
Israel Strikes Gaza
On Dec. 27, 2008, after a week in which Hamas militants had launched more than 200 rockets into Israel, Israeli forces staged a massive air assault on Hamas strongholds in Gaza.
On Dec. 27, 2008, after a week in which Hamas militants had launched more than 200 rockets into Israel, Israeli forces staged a massive air assault on Hamas strongholds in Gaza.
Israel Strikes at Hamas Strongholds
You may be wondering, after so many years of the tit-for-tat Middle East standoff and cease-fire after failed cease-fire, what made Israel suddenly unleash its air force on Hamas security installations in Gaza. Turns out in the past week, Hamas fired about 200 rockets on Israeli cities.
You may be wondering, after so many years of the tit-for-tat Middle East standoff and cease-fire after failed cease-fire, what made Israel suddenly unleash its air force on Hamas security installations in Gaza. Turns out in the past week, Hamas fired about 200 rockets on Israeli cities.
Signs of Torture on Mumbai Victims, Especially Israelis
As if any more disturbing details about the Mumbai massacre could emerge, it's now being reported that many of the victims were also tortured -- and no one more so than the Israelis killed in the Chabad house.
As if any more disturbing details about the Mumbai massacre could emerge, it's now being reported that many of the victims were also tortured -- and no one more so than the Israelis killed in the Chabad house.
Livni: Hamas Must Be Toppled
The race to become Israel's next prime minister is in full swing, and Kadima leader Tzipi Livni seems to be trying to gain some ground on Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu's national security credentials by vowing to stamp out the breakaway Hamas leadership in Gaza.
The race to become Israel's next prime minister is in full swing, and Kadima leader Tzipi Livni seems to be trying to gain some ground on Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu's national security credentials by vowing to stamp out the breakaway Hamas leadership in Gaza.
Livni Granted Two-Week Extension on Coalition Building
With Ehud Barak and Labour on board -- but not the ultra-orthodox Shas party -- Tzipi Livni was granted a two-week extension by Israeli President Shimon Peres to form a coalition and thus avert early elections.
With Ehud Barak and Labour on board -- but not the ultra-orthodox Shas party -- Tzipi Livni was granted a two-week extension by Israeli President Shimon Peres to form a coalition and thus avert early elections.
Nazi Hunter on Trail of 'Dr. Death'
The head of the Israeli branch of the Simon Wiesenthal Center believes he's pinpointed the location of Dr. Aribert Heim, known as "Dr. Death" and the "Butcher of Mauthausen."
The head of the Israeli branch of the Simon Wiesenthal Center believes he's pinpointed the location of Dr. Aribert Heim, known as "Dr. Death" and the "Butcher of Mauthausen."
Report: U.S., Israel, France All Helped Rescue FARC Hostages
There were reasons, if the story is true, for all of the parties to have been involved in the yearlong planning that went into rescuing Ingrid Bettancourt and other prisoners from the grasp of the FARC rebels.
There were reasons, if the story is true, for all of the parties to have been involved in the yearlong planning that went into rescuing Ingrid Bettancourt and other prisoners from the grasp of the FARC rebels.
Palestinian Plows Bulldozer Through Jerusalem Crowd
A suicide bulldozer driver plowed over cars and tipped over a bus on a busy downtown stretch -- killing three and injuring dozens before he was shot to death.
A suicide bulldozer driver plowed over cars and tipped over a bus on a busy downtown stretch -- killing three and injuring dozens before he was shot to death.
Jerusalem Seminary Slayings Cap Nine Days of Violence
A gunman reportedly from east Jerusalem walked into the library of a rabbinical seminary and opened fire, killing at least eight.
A gunman reportedly from east Jerusalem walked into the library of a rabbinical seminary and opened fire, killing at least eight.
Merkel Makes History in Speech to Knesset
Chancellor Angela Merkel, dubbed by Forbes the most powerful woman in the world, expressed "shame" over Germany's role in the Holocaust.
Chancellor Angela Merkel, dubbed by Forbes the most powerful woman in the world, expressed "shame" over Germany's role in the Holocaust.
The Basics Behind the Arab-Israeli Conflict
How did the conflict in the Middle East begin, and what is the future for Israel and the Palestinian Authority?
How did the conflict in the Middle East begin, and what is the future for Israel and the Palestinian Authority?
Ehud Olmert
The prime minister of Israel faced challenges after Ariel Sharon's stroke left him in charge.
The prime minister of Israel faced challenges after Ariel Sharon's stroke left him in charge.
Profile: Tzipi Livni
A profile of Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni.
A profile of Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni.
Israel
A profile of the country of Israel.
A profile of the country of Israel.
CIA World Factbook - Israel
A primer on Israel's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.
A primer on Israel's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.