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Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced a political crisis within his own Likud Party last night as he battled against far-right members who opposed his plans to withdraw troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip. Sharon's supporters frantically canvassed the party's central committee to block a
Political parties
The Israeli cabinet convened for a contentious session on the 2005 budget, marking another hurdle in Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's efforts to forge a new coalition government. Despite Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for a Shk267bn (Dollars 59bn, Euros 48bn, Pounds 32bn) budget, his plans for
Sharon, Ariel
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to remove 7,500 Israelis from their Gaza settlements has suffered a significant setback after a non-binding referendum saw nearly 60 percent of Likud Party members vote against the proposal. Sharon, who has been in office for three years, has faced his
Sharon, Ariel
Ariel Sharon's proposed unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip suffered a crushing defeat within his own Likud party, with polls indicating an overwhelming rejection of up to 20% of the party's members. The vote, prompted by the killing of a Jewish settler and her four children,
Sharon, Ariel
The Israeli military conducted a helicopter strike that killed Dr. Abdel Aziz Rantisi, a prominent Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, just a few hours after a Palestinian suicide bomber detonated himself in an industrial area near the Israeli border. The bombing killed one Israeli security worker and wounded three
Sharon, Ariel
President Bush's endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip has sparked skepticism among Palestinians and Middle East analysts. Mr. Sharon has secured commitments from Mr. Bush on several key issues, including recognition of Israeli control over parts of the
Yassin, Ahmed
The assassination of Hamas founder Sheik Ahmed Yassin by Israel on Monday triggered a wave of intense, spontaneous reactions throughout the Arab world, providing a profound insight into the prevailing mood in the region, one year after the American-led coalition launched a war to change the regime in Iraq. The
Yassin, Ahmed
As the largest public demonstration of support for a Palestinian leader since Yassir Arafat's return to Gaza in 1994, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin's funeral procession drew tens of thousands of people into the streets of the Gaza Strip. The wheelchair-bound Hamas leader was struck by Israeli missiles
Barak, Ehud
Frustrated efforts to form a coalition government in Israel continued Sunday, as Prime Minister Ehud Barak and opposition leader Ariel Sharon remained divided over the future of the Middle East peace process. A luncheon meeting between the two at Barak's official residence failed to bridge their differences, with
Barak, Ehud
As negotiations between Labour Party leader Ehud Barak and Likud leader Ariel Sharon continue, recent polls indicate a significant shift in favor of Benyamin Netanyahu as a potential Prime Minister. A Gallup poll published in Maariv shows Netanyahu leading with 47%, while Barak trails behind at 30%, with 7% of
