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Palestinians say it doesn't matter to them who wins Israeli election, all are enemies
Associated Press WriterGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas is the top issue in Israel's election campaign with the front-runner threatening to topple the Gaza rulers and his chief rival talking about further military strikes. But Palestinians say it doesn't make a...Tags: Terrorism, United States, Government, Mahmoud Abbas, Tzipi Livni
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Israeli polls forecast Netanyahu victory in close race over centrist rival
Associated Press WriterJERUSALEM (AP) — The final opinion polls before Israel's election showed a narrowing race Friday but still projected a victory by hard-liner Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party. A series of polls in Israeli newspapers gave Likud a slight lead over the...Tags: United States, Government, Tzipi Livni, Kadima, Civil Unrest
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On this day in history
On Feb. 6, 1778, the United States won official recognition from France with the signing of treaties in Paris. In 1895 baseball legend George Herman "Babe" Ruth was born in Baltimore. In 1911 Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. president, was born in Tampico,...Tags: Zsa Zsa Gabor, United States, Government, Ariel Sharon, Heads of State
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Israel says troops were fired on before shelling home where Gaza doctor's girls died
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian doctor became a symbol of the Gaza offensive after he captivated Israeli TV viewers with a sobbing live report on the death of his three daughters in Israeli shelling. On Wednesday, Israel's military said its...Tags: Civil Unrest, Religious Conflicts, Gaza Crisis
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Israeli election campaign heats up
Jewish Telegraphic AgencyIn an election season compressed due to the military operation in Gaza, during which campaigning ground to a virtual halt, Israel's political parties have begun to roll out their campaigns ahead of the national elections Feb. 10. The first round of...Tags: United States, Vladimir Putin, Government, Tzipi Livni, Ariel Sharon
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Gaza: Battlefield victory and political defeat
In the aftermath of the Gaza war, Israel has two winners and two losers. The obvious winners are Zahal and the right wing bloc. The two losers, yet to be clearly identified as such, are the state of Israel and the Kadima party. No one denies the smashing...Tags: Tzipi Livni, Kadima, Judaism, Civil Unrest, Religious Conflicts
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Opponents obscure face of Israeli leadership contender Livni on Jerusalem billboards
JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of campaign posters in Jerusalem featuring the Israeli foreign minister have been vandalized, with Tzipi Livni's face painted over or scratched out. The posters of her male rivals in the election race have been left...Tags: Government, Tzipi Livni, Kadima, Advertising, Police
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Israel threatens reciprocative action after Gaza rocket fire; candidates want a tough response
Associated Press WriterJERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli's prime minister threatened "harsh and disproportionate" retaliation after Gaza militants fired at least 10 rockets and mortar shells into southern Israel on Sunday, wounding three and raising the risk of fresh violence days...Tags: Terrorism, Metal and Mineral, Government, Tzipi Livni, Mahmoud Abbas
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Israeli hawks benefit from discontent over Gaza offensive
Tribune correspondentJERUSALEM — With sporadic violence straining a fragile cease-fire in Gaza, there is increasing unease in Israel about the results of its war against the Islamic Hamas movement, and the man polls indicate could be Israel's next leader, Benjamin...Tags: Terrorism, Government, Tzipi Livni, Kadima, Civil Unrest
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Mideast envoy: Gaza cease-fire must hold
Tribune correspondentJERUSALEM — President Barack Obama's special Middle East envoy said Wednesday that strengthening a cease-fire in Gaza is of "critical importance" hours after Israeli warplanes pounded smuggling tunnels in retaliation for the killing of an Israeli...Tags: Terrorism, Armed Conflicts, Government, Mahmoud Abbas, Bombings
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Violence, unrest in Mideast as George Mitchell arrives for listening tour
Tribune correspondentJERUSALEM — As the Obama administration makes its first foray into Middle East diplomacy, a flare-up of violence on the Gaza-Israel border on Tuesday and signs of more hawkish public sentiment in Israel before elections have provided hints of the...Tags: Illegal Immigrants, Terrorism, United States, Government, Mahmoud Abbas
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Israeli voters shift to the right after war
Chicago TribuneWith sporadic violence straining a fragile cease-fire in Gaza, there is increasing unease in Israel about the results of the recent military campaign against the Islamic Hamas movement, and the man polls indicate could be Israel's next leader, Benjamin...Tags: Terrorism, Government, Tzipi Livni, Kadima, Civil Unrest
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