Thanks.“@taylormarsh: What are Israeli elections about? “It’s a Seinfeld election,” it’s about nothing; political “awakening” in next 2 yrs — Alon Pinkas (@AlonPinkas) January 7, 2013 THE ISRAELI elections are on January 22 and there’s a consensus running through the discussion on what’s at stake. Analysts across the board are saying they’re about nothing. The [...]
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Netanyahu’s ‘Atomic Bomb’ Unity Deal Met with ‘Bibi, Mofaz, Go Home’ Protests
“Sometimes a big shock is needed to cause people to take to the streets… The people cannot take it anymore.” – Tzipi Livni, former Kadima head (via Times of Israel) ISRAELI POLITICS just exploded with the “atomic bomb” announcement by PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who has canceled upcoming elections to form a unity government with Kadima, [...]
Tzipi Livni Resigns
AFTER LOSING HER LEADERSHIP spot in Kadima, today Tzipi Livni resigned from the Israeli Parliament, vowing to fight on for Israel. From the BBC: [...] “I was by Ariel Sharon’s side on the day it was decided to form Kadima. It was founded in aim to create a government of hope and responsibility.” Ms Livni [...]
Obama in Stronger Position than Netanyahu Planned
It’s not playing out right now as P.M. Netanyahu had hoped, Republicans either. Pres. Obama spoke as AIPAC on Sunday in a much different position than he was this time last year, because not only is the economy looking up, but Republicans have caused Obama’s reelection hopes to be on the rise as well. That’s [...]
Progressive Notes: Israeli Middle Class Takes to the Streets for Social Justice
Art offers his perspective as a movement progressive activist. An anthem of the protestors has been “If I were a rich man” from Fiddler on the Roof: The social justice protest movement in Israel, one which is growing by the day, is finally getting some American media attention. Some. It is a huge story around [...]
Israeli Election: 61 Votes Hard to Reach
Okay, so I just got near a computer after traveling today and this is the latest so far on early Israeli election results. With 61 votes needed to form a government, it looks like Tzipi Livni (Kadima), and Bibi Netanyahu (Likud) will have to learn to work together. Haaretz on early results: The Central Elections [...]
Friday Night Media: Tzipi Livni, and the F-22
UPDATE (8.19.06 – 11:50 a.m.): Israel Re-Enters Lebanon, Battles Hezbollah The first media offering this evening is an amazing interview from Charlie Rose with Tzipi Livni of Israel (about 30 minutes). Many people believe she may be the next prime minister. I'm fascinated by all I've read about Ms. Livni, confessing outright that I'm a [...]
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