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Netanyahu's Likud Pulls Ahead in Israeli Poll - Epoch Times | Middle East

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:10:25 +0100

The right-wing Likud party has pulled ahead of Israel's ruling centrist Kadima party in opinion polls on Thursday.

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners after talks with Abbas - France24 - Middle East

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:02:28 +0100

Israel's interim PM Ehud Olmert has announced that Israel is to release 250 Palestinian prisoners as a signal of goodwill following talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Likud Opens Wide Lead in Polls - Arutz Sheva News

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:03 +0100

New polls show the Likud opening a wide lead ? between 6 and 11 Knesset seats ? over its nearest rival, Kadima.

Olmert Visited Jordan, Abdullah Demanded Changes in Gaza - Arutz Sheva News

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:03 +0100

Olmert and Barak secretly flew to Jordan, where Abdullah warned them to ease up on Gaza. The King fears growing protests in his country.

A (Limited) Promise of Marriage in Israel - The Forward

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:42 +0100

The promise of marriage may not be the most conventional commitment to make during an election, but Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni has decided that it will prove a winning formula in Israel.

No Green Cards at the Green Line - The Forward

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:42 +0100

On July 31, 2003, the Israeli Knesset enacted the Nationality and Entry Into Israel Law, prohibiting any residency or citizenship status to Palestinians who live in the territories and are married to Israeli citizens. The law, initiated in the midst of the second intifada by prime minister Ariel Sharon, impacted thousands of people and forced them to choose between their families and their homes.

Abbas, Olmert to meet Monday - Ynet

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:26 +0100

Negotiator Saeb Erekat says Palestinian president to bring up Israeli settlement expansion

The man who would be mayor - JPost In Jerusalem

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:20 +0100

Convinced of victory, Meir Porush had a rude awakening on Wednesday morning.

Soldiers' votes shift J'lem council seat from Shas to Meretz - JPost In Jerusalem

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:20 +0100

Secular and modern Orthodox parties gain control over 19 of 31 seats, a turnaround after five years of haredi control.

Global media executives protest Gaza press ban - JPost Middle East

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:09 +0100

Journalists ask Olmert for assurance that access to Gaza "will be restored immediately in the spirit of Israel's long-standing commitment to a free press."

Polls show Likud heading to victory in elections - JPost Israel

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:04 +0100

Netanyahu's party apparently opens up substantial lead over Kadima, while Labor continues to slide.

As NRP folds to create united front, signs of dissent emerge - JPost Israel

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:04 +0100

Orlev says party returning to its original political line with new framework that focuses on education and Jewish identity.

Executive, journalist, cop join Kadima - JPost Israel

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:04 +0100

Kadima plays catch-up to Likud in battle over well-known figures for the parties' Knesset lists.

Histadrut threatens general strike - JPost Top Stories

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:58:59 +0100

Labor federation rails against lack of pension safety net in Treasury economic stimulus plan.

Obama Makes History as 44th US President - Totally Jewish

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:58:53 +0100

Shimon Peres this morning joined leaders from around the world in congratulating Barack Obama on his election as America's 44th president.

Israel Heading For February Election - Totally Jewish

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:58:53 +0100

After weeks of negotiating with possible coalition partners Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni finally threw in the towel on Sunday, officially informing President Shimon Peres that she is calling for early elections next year as she has been unable to form her own majority government.