Four Party Primaries, and Other Election News
Excerpt;
“Four political parties will choose their Knesset candidates Thursday: The Likud, Shinui, the National Religious Party, and Moledet (a member party of the National Union).”
Tax Unit Which Reviewed Cyril Kern Affair May Close Down
Excerpt;
“The national tax assessment unit of the Israel Tax Authority may be closed down, according to unnamed sources quoted by Globes Business. The unit reviews complex cases and handled the file concerning the Cyril Kern affair and the file on attorney David Appel, a close confidant of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Kern was investigated two years ago for money he transferred to the Sharon family and which was used to return illegally received campaign contributions.”
“The unit has been without a permanent director since the previous manager resigned, but Globes reported the sources stated an attempt is being made to close down the unit.”
Commentary;
If one reading this blog believes that this author’s placement of this article here is delivering a message, you are correct. This author strongly believes that this government, and Kadima if it becomes the ruling party after the 28 March elections, will surely close down this unit in order to cover their tracks, their corruption and graft! MB
Full Text;
“Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak told Channel One television Wednesday night that he will join the Kadima party. Barak has been sitting on the fence and negotiating since Amir Peretz was elected chairman of the Labor party.”
“He refused to answer suggestions that Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert would prefer him as Defense Minister instead of Shaul Mofaz, who currently holds the post and has joined Kadima.”
Commentary:
What a laugh! Imagine, the paradyme of the “Peter Principle”, Shaul Mofaz who reached his level of incompetence as Defense Minister and Politician, who arrogantly wrote Likud members seeking support with one foot out the door into Kadima, may find himself on the outside looking in. If Kadima emerged as ruling party, who would you choose for Defense Minister? Barak or Mofaz? It’s a no-brainer! MB
Labor Launches Election Campaign
Excerpt;
“The Labor Party launched its election campaign Wednesday with a fierce attack on Kadima, accusing Shimon Peres and other senior party figures of making cynical use of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s ill health to garner support for the newly-formed centrist party.”
Marzel Petitions Court to Detain Cyril Kern
Full Text;
“Baruch Marzel, leader of the Jewish National Front movement, has filed an urgent petition with the High Court of Justice calling for an injunction that would detain South African Cyril Kern from leaving the country. The petition further calls for the immediate interrogation of Kern in connection with corruption investigations against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, his sons and his confidantes.”
“In his petition, Marzel argued that Kern’s statements under police interrogation can shed light on the corruption allegations surrounding Sharon and those close to him. Marzel further stated that there is no arguing that a police questioning of Kern would benefit the investigation.”
Manhigut Yehudit Prepares List of Preferred Candidates
Excerpt;
“In its efforts to influence the Likud Knesset list, as determined in party primaries underway this week, the Manhigut Yehudit movement has prepared a list of its recommended candidates. The list is being distributed at this time and is headed ‘Land of Israel Loyalists.’”