Tag Archives: Binyamin Netanyahu

Scenes from a premiership

Posted on 02/13/2009 by Soccerdad

From 1996 to 1999, Binyamin “Bibi” Netanyahu was Prime Minister of Israel. During his term in office he was viewed with skepticism, if not hostility by the Clinton administration, much of the American media, the foreign policy establishment and the … Continue reading →

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Ain’t democracy great? Part II

Posted on 02/11/2009 by Soccerdad

After Hamas won legislative elections three years ago, the Washington Post reported: “The hope is that there is a government that is really committed to peace with Israel,” said one senior administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because … Continue reading →

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Israel’s calm, that’s not good

Posted on 11/03/2008 by Soccerdad

Having done all they can to ensure the election of their preferred here, the editors of the Washington Post turn their attention to the next election, Israel’s in A Middle East Vote. Let’s skip to the end: Thanks to the … Continue reading →

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Stayin’ Alive

Posted on 06/12/2008 by Soccerdad

The Washington Post reports that Israel’s Olmert Clears Way for Party Primaries. Under an ethics cloud and facing the possible collapse of his governing coalition, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday cleared the way for his party to hold … Continue reading →

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