Political parties
With the March election looming, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon may find himself facing stiff competition from Labour Party leader Amir Peretz and Likud candidate Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite a strong lead in the polls, Sharon's challengers have already begun making waves with their distinct world views and policy
Political parties
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, a two-time elected leader and founder of the Likud Party, has decided to quit the party and create a new one to try to win re-election. According to Israel's army radio and a senior Likud member, Sharon will announce his decision later on Monday
Bush, George W.
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has received a strong public endorsement from US President George W. Bush for Israel's planned withdrawal from Gaza, but tensions remain over Sharon's intentions to expand settlements in the West Bank. Although Bush reminded Sharon of Israel's obligations under
Bush, George W.
President Bush's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at the president's Texas ranch has put a spotlight on the thorny issue of Israeli settlements, with a key Sharon adviser warning against U.S. pressure to withdraw more settlers from disputed territory. As the two leaders
Sharon, Ariel
Mahmoud Abbas and Ariel Sharon, in a landmark meeting in Egypt, have agreed to a ceasefire and a truce in hostilities, marking the highest-level meeting between the two sides in four years. The agreement signifies a new era of hope and opportunity for peace, with both leaders emphasizing the need
Sharon, Ariel
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited Israel and met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to discuss steps necessary for effective peace negotiations between Israel and Palestinian leaders. Rice emphasized the importance of fighting terrorism and urged Israel to make "hard decisions" to promote peace and help establish
Abbas, Mahmoud
Mahmoud Abbas, the new Palestinian president, faced a significant challenge on Tuesday evening when a Palestinian suicide bomber killed a member of the Israeli Shin Bet security services and wounded several soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip. The bombing adds to the already considerable difficulties Abbas is facing in his
Abbas, Mahmoud
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon decided to sever ties with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas after a militant attack on the Karni checkpoint in the Gaza Strip that killed six Israelis. The attack, carried out by members of the Fatah movement, including Al Aksa Martyrs Brigades, which belongs to Abbas&
Abbas, Mahmoud
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon navigated a narrow vote in Parliament to establish a new coalition government, which will allow him to carry out his plans for the dismantling of Israeli settlements in Gaza and the West Bank. Although the vote was short of a majority, Sharon's government
Abbas, Mahmoud
The Palestinian presidential election, held on January 9, marked a significant moment in the country's fragile transition towards democracy. Mahmoud Abbas, the candidate from the mainstream Fatah movement, declared victory with an overwhelming majority of up to 70% of the vote, according to exit polls. In his victory
Sharon, Ariel
Ariel Sharon, the Israeli prime minister, achieved a historic victory when the Israeli Parliament voted 67 to 45 to approve his plan to remove all Israeli settlements from Gaza and parts of the West Bank. The vote, marked by high drama and tension, was a crucial moment in Israel'
Sharon, Ariel
Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Limor Livnat expressed support for holding a national referendum on the Gaza pullout plan during a Knesset debate. Netanyahu emphasized the importance of a referendum, citing its potential to make the plan legitimate and prevent a "deep rift" in the
