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s organization an= other terrorist organizations," he said. "If there is a need, the militar= is prepared to expand the operation." Defense Minister Ehud Barak also ad=ressed reporters, saying that Hamas' "consistent provocation in recent wee=s ... forced our hand into acting with both precision and decisiv

nd decisiveness." The dual appearance seems to betray the motives behind the most recent atta=ks. "When the cannons roar, we see only Netanyahu and Barak on the screen =and all the other politicians have to applaud them," wrote the daily Haare=z in a commentary published Thursday. "The assassination o

pared to expand the operation." Defense Minister Ehud Barak also ad=ressed reporters, saying that Hamas

Egypt's solidarity with the peopl= of Gaza in the face of the wanton Israeli aggression," according to a s=atement from his spokesman on Thursday. Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas prime minister, thanked Mr. Morsi in a televised =peech on Thursday night "for the quick and brave decisions he made," a=ding, 'Today's E

the sheer scope of resistance at home--by members of the public; the military's senior echelon; and now, apparently, Netanyahu's defense minister, Ehud Barak--seems for the time being, at least, too vast to overcome. Barak's shift marks the most significant change over the past few weeks. For much of th

d now, apparently, Netanyahu's defense minister, Ehud Barak--seems for the time being, at least, too v

supported by the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. (His mother is Egyptian.) To counter that Egyptian influence, Iran is promoting a third candidate: Ismail Haniyeh, who heads the administration in Gaza. Morsi wants to control Hamas to prevent Gaza from becoming an Iranian base. He also hopes to play the Pale

the sheer scope of resistance at home--by members of the public; the military's senior echelon; and now, apparently, Netanyahu's defense minister, Ehud Barak-- seems for the time being, at least, too vast to overcome. Barak's shift marks the most significant change over the past few weeks. For much of the s

nd now, apparently, Netanyahu's defense minister, Ehud Barak-- seems for the time being, at least, too v

o supported by the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. (His mother is Egyptian.) To counter that Egyptian influence, Iran is promoting a third candidate: Ismail Haniyeh, who heads the administration in Gaza. Morsi wants to control Hamas to prevent Gaza from becoming an Iranian base. He also hopes to play the Palest

icle 1. The Times of Israel The agony of Hamas Ehud Yaari Article 2. USA TODAY In once-quiet Jorda

d doors sessions of Hamas meetings in Khartoum and then in Cairo.The plan to appoint Abbas as prime minister was described as "unconstitutional." Ismail Haniyeh, the prime minister of the Hamas government in Gaza, embarked on a tour of several Arab countries avoiding any hint of support for the Doha Agreem

icle 1. The Times of Israel The agony of Hamas Ehud Yaari Article 2. USA TODAY In once-quiet Jorda

ed doors sessions of Hamas meetings in Khartoum and then in Cairo.The plan to appoint Abbas as prime minister was described as "unconstitutional." Ismail Haniyeh, the prime minister of the Hamas government in Gaza, embarked on a tour of several Arab countries avoiding any hint of support for the Doha Agreeme

of the Palestinian Charter which denied Israel’s right to exist. 7 February 1999 King Hussein of Jordan dies. Abdullah II succeeds him. 17 May 1999 Ehud Barak elected Prime Minister of Israel. 4 September 1999 = Sharm el-Sheikh Memorandum. 5 October 1999 Protocol Concerning Safe Passage. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_

- OUP CORRECTED PROOF - FINAL, 12/9/2014, SPi xxiv Chronology 15 December 1999 President Clinton hosts summit meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Barak and Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shara, followed by rounds of peace talks in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in January 2000. 5 March 2000 Government of

lmert becomes interim Prime Minister. Hamas wins Palestinian Legislative Council elections. Quartet Statement on Palestinian Legislative elections. Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas appointed Prime Minister. Hamas Political Program. Kadima leader Ehud Olmert wins Israeli elections. Palestinian Government led by Hamas sw

aid that meant Israel would keep about 6 percent of the West Bank — the major settlements — and give up land elsewhere. This was also the position of Ehud Barak, Israel’s prime minister during the late 1990s. The Bush administration did not have a different position, as statements from the president and Cond

ted by many Jews in the United States and Israel. It is “the path that most of Israel’s recent prime ministers have attempted to blaze, from Rabin to Barak to Olmert.” Republicans, however, are confident that their emphasis on unconditional support for Israel holds appeal both for many Jews and for cons

s careful calculation is a far cry from al Qaeda's call for constant struggle. Hamas needs no reminder that al Qaeda is more foe than friend. Though Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas's leader in Gaza, praised bin Ladin after his death as an "Arab holy warrior," this was largely pandering HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023527 --- PAGE BR