Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

Likud Shocker: Kahlon Wins

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“Unexpected winner: Knesset Member Moshe Kahlon is the surprise winner in the Likud primaries with 1,545 votes. Gilad Erdan, another lesser known Likud member, came in second with 1,430 votes.”

Shalom Agrees to Resign Friday

CT Test on Sharon Shows Slight Improvement

Sharon’s CT Brain Scan Shows Blood has been Absorbed

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“Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s brain scan Thursday evening showed positive results, indicating that the remnants of the blood in his brain from a massive stroke last week have been absorbed, hospital officials said in a statement.”

“In response, doctors had removed a tube they had inserted into Sharon’s skull to relieve pressure on his brain, the statement from Hadassah Hospital said.” read more

Mofaz Orders Three More Outpost Demolitions

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“Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz Thursday night ordered the destruction of three outposts termed by the government to be illegal. The communities are located adjacent to Yitzhar, Elon Moreh and Har Bracha.”

“The Hebrew news web site NFC cited Defense Ministry sources that demolition orders are carried out occasionally according to the necessity as determined by Defense Minister Mofaz. Security and police forces destroyed one home at the Gush Etzion community of Sde Boaz on Wednesday.” read more

Lebanese Nab Terrorists Headed for Gaza

Report Details Plight of Gush Katif Families

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“Latest report: Of the 1,750 families expelled from Gush Katif, over 400 are still living in the most temporary of dwelling arrangements, such as hotels, tent cities and yeshiva dormitories.”

“Compensation payments: The families had their homes destroyed, yet many of them continue to pay mortgages – and all of them face increasing expenses related to their relocation – yet more than half the families have received nothing at all of the promised compensation. The remaining families have received an average of 50,000 shekels (just over $10,000). Only some 5% have received the entire compensation payment.” read more

Sharon Expected to Undergo CT Scan

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“Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was scheduled to undergo another CAT scan Thursday evening so doctors could further deduce the level of damage caused to his brain.”

“Doctors updated the press Thursday morning, saying that the prime minister’s condition continued to be serious but stable.”

Report: Doctor Says PM’s Brain Disease Hidden for Political Reasons

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“A member of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s medical team said that the information about the brain disease diagnosed after his first stroke on December 18 had been concealed out of “political reasons,” Channel 10 television reported Wednesday.”

Shalom Decides to Resign from Government Only on Sunday

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“All four Likud ministers have decided to consent to Likud Chairman Binyamin Netanyahu’s Wednesday night demand to quit the Cabinet, after initially defying his call Thursday morning to hand in their ministerial resignations by 10 a.m.” read more

IDF Responds to Kassam Attack With Artillery Fire

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“IDF fired artillery towards the northern Gaza Strip in response to a Kassam rocket attack early Thursday morning.”

DM Mofaz Opposes Convoys From Gaza

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“Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz stated he will not authorize the start of vehicular convoys from Palestinian Authority (PA) controlled Gaza to autonomous areas in Judea and Samaria at this time.”

“Mofaz explained that such a move would facilitate terrorist efforts to transfer Kassam rocket technology from Gaza to other areas under PA control. Mr. Mofaz made his comments to visiting US Undersecretary of State for Mideast Affairs C. David Welch.” read more

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Police Clear Gush Etzion Outpost; Settlers Resist

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“Police and civil authority teams on Wednesday have begun dismantling seven temporary structures that have been erected recently at an illegal outpost near Neve Daniel in Gush Etzion.”

“Army Radio reported that about 150 protesters came to the site in an attempt to prevent the evacuation.”

“Greater police reinforcements were called to the outpost to deal with the growing resistance. Three people have been detained for investigation.” read more

Four Party Primaries, and Other Election News

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“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

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“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.” read more