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Dutchblog Israel (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
I liked this article, by political analyst Attila Somfalvi, who in fact says that in spite of Olmert's apparent ambition to leave office like Tony Blair, he will be remembered as an Israeli version of Tony Soprano. Ehud Olmert deserves some credit for the mere fact that he was able to surprise the nation with the timing of his announcement not to run for the leadership of Kadima. Maybe...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
Sheetrit: PM needn't be a generalInternal affairs minister launches bid for Kadima primary elections, pledges to change method of government. Stings leading rivals Livni, Mofaz – 'some of the candidates only supported by the media' Attila Somfalvi Published: 08.19.08, 23:25 / Attila Somfalvi Published: 08.19.08, 23:25 / Internal Affairs Minister Meir Sheetrit launched his...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | yesterday
... afternoon. Seeking RefugeDichter: 7,400 African refugees infiltrated Israel in past year / Attila Somfalvi In special discussion held at Prime Minister's Office, internal security minister says IDF unsuccessful in blocking wave of infiltrators, calls for Egyptian help. Defense Minister Barak demands Israel speed up construction of fence on Egypt border Israel seeks to stop the infiltration...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008
Barak: Kadima heads incapable of making decisions Labor chairman continues to slam contenders in ruling party's primary elections, says 'with all the challenges Israel is facing and the decisions which must be made, Kadima would have failed to even set a date for primaries without our interference' Attila Somfalvi Latest Update: 08.15.08, 13:24 / Attila Somfalvi Latest Update:...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
has received surprising support for her election bid to replace as chairperson – from Iraq of all places. The Foreign Ministry recently received a letter through its from an Iraqi author and researcher asking to express his enthusiastic support for the Israeli minister. More SupportBar-On endorses Livni for Kadima chair / Attila Somfalvi Finance minister expresses his regret over PM Olmert's...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
Herzog: We prefer alternate coalition over fresh electionsLabor minister says party will try to reach agreement with whoever replaces Olmert as Kadima head on political, economic, security-related issues to avoid general vote, but says disputes over 2009 budget may obstruct move Attila Somfalvi Published: 07.31.08, 12:41 / Attila Somfalvi Published: 07.31.08, 12:41 / "We...
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Doc's Talk (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Attila Somfalvi Published: 07.30.08, 20:13 / Israel News Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced on Wednesday evening he would not seek reelection in the upcoming Kadima primaries. Olmert said he would step down after a new chairman is elected within his party on September 17th. "I have decided I won't run in the Kadima movement primaries, nor do I intend to intervene in the elections,"...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
PM accuses 'political rival' of communicating with AssadOlmert tells Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee "there are those in Israel seeking informal contact with the Syrians." State officials tell Ynet prime minister's words aimed at senior politicians he accuses of trying to signal Damascus it should wait for new Israeli PM before signing peace dealAttila Somfalvi07.28.08, 19:06 /...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008
Mofaz: Jerusalem becoming terror hubTransportation minister warns of new trend of attacks in capital, recommends change in policy including demolition of homes, deportation of terrorists' families. Vice Premier Ramon contradicts him, says solution is placing Arab villages east of fence Attila Somfalvi Published: 07.27.08, 15:25 / Attila Somfalvi Published: 07.27.08, 15:25...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
... won't stop the police officers and State Prosecutor's Office from performing their holy service' Attila Somfalvi Published: 07.25.08, 13:29 / Attila Somfalvi Published: 07.25.08, 13:29 / The courts, the police and the State Prosecutor's Office must be protected through the public's support in the face of attempts to damage their authority and freedom of action, Labor...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
... release of a man who prides himself on smashing the skull of four-year-old Einat Haran," he said. (Attila Somfalvi)"All the leaders who are celebrating Kuntar's release or are offering their congratulations to his family prove how lowly their moral standards are, and to what extent the politics of hatred robbed them of human compassion," Whbee added.'We showed enemy we can't be defeated'...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
... Regev, Eldad's father, said Tuesday night. Signing OffCabinet authorizes prisoner exchange deal / Attila Somfalvi Overwhelming support for prisoner swap agreement at cabinet vote despite dissatisfaction with Hizbullah intelligence report on Ron Arad, deal expected to be carried out on Wednesday. Though well aware that is operating under the that both men are dead, the families still...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
... key witness in the affair. Rocking the BoatOlmert aides say new fraud suspicions a coup attempt / Attila Somfalvi Source close to prime minister responds angrily to allegations that non-profit groups funded Olmert's trips abroad, says 'this is an attempt to oust a governing prime minister.' Olmert tells his associates, 'I never took a penny from them...I'm being turned into a criminal'According...
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Ynet News (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
Olmert aides say new fraud suspicions a coup attempt Source close to prime minister responds angrily to allegations that non-profit groups funded Olmert's trips abroad, says 'this is an attempt to oust a governing prime minister.' Olmert tells his associates, 'I never took a penny from them...I'm being turned into a criminal' Attila Somfalvi Published: 07.12.08, 17:44 / Attila...
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Yoni the Blogger (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Senior Kadima officials: Olmert won't run in primaries Several hours after Kadima leadership candidates agree on mid-September primaries, senior party officials estimate that Prime Minister Olmert will not compete; PM has not yet officially announced whether he intends to run Attila Somfalvi End of the road for Olmert? Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will not be running in the Kadima leadership...
