Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel’s new Prime Minister
April 1st, 2009 • 1 Comment
Benjamin Netanyahu, of the right-wing Likud party was sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel on April 1st, 2009 replacing the outgoing prime minister, Ehud Olmert. This result effectively ends nine months of political uncertainty in his country caused by close elections in February following the announcement of Mr. Olmert’s plans to step down in the light of recent corruption allegations made against him. Continue reading ‘Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel’s new Prime Minister.’
Ex-President of Israel Indicted for Rape
March 12th, 2009 • No Comments
Moshe Katsav, a former President of Israel will be indicted for rape and sexual assault; the Attorney General announced on Monday March 9th. In a press conference held on Thursday, Katsav has lashed out at the Attorney General, Menachem Mazuz, many members of the law enforcement community and the political establishment as well as the women who have filed sexual assault charges against him. Continue reading ‘Ex-President of Israel Indicted for Rape.’
Missile Testing in Iran
March 8th, 2009 • No Comments
With speculation high about Iranian nuclear capabilities of late, the news that Iran has test-fired a new surface-to-air missile is doing little to assuage doubts worldwide of the country’s intentions. This move is the latest in a series of demonstrations of military capability. Continue reading ‘Missile Testing in Iran.’
Palestine: Fatah, Hamas Peace Talks
February 26th, 2009 • 2 Comments
There has been a rapprochement in relations between the Palestinian authorities in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip. Although Fatah has nominal authority over both regions, it is widely understood that Hamas has effective control over the Gaza Strip, as was illustrated in Israel’s recent conflict with Hamas. One of the main policy issues which divides the two factions is that Hamas refuses to recognize the state of Israel and furthermore has, to date, refused to relinquish its right to armed conflict. Continue reading ‘Palestine: Fatah, Hamas Peace Talks.’
