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Regions and CountriesJanuary 2, 2009
The View From Tel Aviv
Israel’s attack on Gaza has benefited the current leadership, especially Defense Minister Ehud Barak, in pre-election polling. But do they have an exit strategy?
Hillel Schenker
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Regions and CountriesAugust 11, 2008
The Tragedy of Ehud Olmert
The fall of Ehud Olmert is a tragedy for Israel and the world–squandering a genuine opportunity for a breakthrough in Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab relations.
Hillel Schenker
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Election 2008July 24, 2008
Obama in Israel: One Tough Audience
The media was enthused, but ordinary Israelis, cynical about their own political leaders, gave Obama a muted reception. The refrain here is “No, they can’t,” not “Yes, he can.”
Hillel Schenker
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July 27, 2006
The View From Israel
The crisis in the Middle East reveals the dangers of religious fundamentalism and leaving political decisions to the military.
Hillel Schenker
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Regions and CountriesJanuary 12, 2006
Israel After Sharon
Suddenly, the Sharon era is over. And Sharon’s centrist Kadima Party may emerge as the dominant force after the March 28 elections.
Hillel Schenker
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Regions and CountriesAugust 24, 2005
After Gaza: Back to Sanity?
Ordinary Israelis have run out of tears for the former settlers of Gaza and an outbreak of political sanity may be at hand.
Hillel Schenker
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Foreign PolicyAugust 16, 2005
Disengagement Mystery
What are Sharon’s real reasons for pulling out of Gaza? What happens next?
Hillel Schenker reports from Jerusalem.Hillel Schenker
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Regions and CountriesFebruary 19, 2004
Israel’s Failing Wall
With the specter of an international boycott looming, Sharon has begun to waver.
Hillel Schenker
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Regions and CountriesMay 22, 2003
On the Road (Map)
Rejectionists on both sides are trying to undermine the fledgling initiative.
Hillel Schenker
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PoliticsJanuary 16, 2003
Israel’s Dangerous Crossroads
A continuation of the current situation will undermine Israeli democracy.
Hillel Schenker