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BAM! BIBI RIVAL COALITION CRACKS
Posted on 03/16/2015 12:25:15 PM PDT by Star Traveler
Zionist Union’s No. 2 drops bombshell 12 hours before election; Netanyahu, Herzog accuse each other of ‘panicking’.
The Zionist Union’s Tzipi Livni announced Monday evening that she would give up the rotation of the premiership with the slate’s leader, Isaac Herzog, an agreement the two made months ago when her Hatnua party merged with his Labor Party.
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In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the party was “panicking,” while Yesh Atid party leader Yair Lapid and Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett said the move indicated the Zionist Union was planning to form a unity government with Netanyahu’s Likud. That claim was subsequently rejected by Herzog as “claptrap.”
The bombshell came 12 hours before polling stations were set to open, in an apparent last-ditch effort to garner additional votes.
Livni said the rotation agreement ought not interfere with her party’s main task: replacing Netanyahu’s Likud party.
In a response to the announcement, Netanyahu told Channel 2 that the decision reflected the Zionist Union’s “panic” — an accusation echoed by Herzog, who in turn said Netanyahu was the one “panicking.”
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A lot riding on this.
I seem to remember a statement by Kerry about
working with the new PM. “ no matter who he
OR SHE might be.
Seemed very sure about it.
Sure hope Bibi stays in office, we need him.
The way I read the action that they did ... was to solidy the coalition, not crack it. I think Drudge is simply pandering for clicks ... LOL ...
How bad could things possibly take for a turn for the worst?
OH Damn.
40 years in the wilderness wasn’t enough for some..
We won’t know if Netanyahu will be Prime Minister until probably a few weeks after the election ...
What you need to know about Israeli elections but were afraid to ask
http://www.haaretz.com/news/israel-election-2015/1.646418
You bet. Nobody wants to watch Tzipi the Pinhead give away the country. They're trying to reassure voters that the government won't be drained of all testosterone if Bibi isn't there.
hmmm...
On Sunday, Haaretz reported that during a Zionist Union campaign meeting, Livni said she was willing to forgo the rotation. But strategist Reuven Adler opined that such a move, announced so close to the election, would be detrimental.
Two hours before the announcement, Herzog emphatically denied that the two were set to cancel the rotation agreement. “There was no discussion about [whether to cancel the rotation] in the past week. It’s not on the agenda, period. The partnership between Livni and me brought us to [where we are] today. It is an important partnership,” Herzog told Army Radio.
Zionist Union was created Dec 2014 ,probably with US tax Payer funds
A leftist party and pro-Zionism are a contradiction in terms today.
I see Dan Rather is in Israeli media!
Israeli political parties change like some people change TV channels ... LOL ...
Zionist Union Party
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zionist_Union
It is the combination of two former and existing parties in Israel. The Arab parties did the same thing ... :-) ...
What you need to know about Israeli elections but were afraid to ask
http://www.haaretz.com/news/israel-election-2015/1.646418
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3267392/posts
Netanyahu Slips in Polls Days Before Israeli Elections
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3267231/posts
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3267573/posts
Netanyahu lags centre-left in last polls before Israel vote
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3267625/posts
Is This the Man Who Could Beat Netanyahu and Become Israel’s Next PM?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3267701/posts
Zionist Union Maintains Advantage in Final Polls
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3267769/posts
Netanyahu legacy on the line in Israeli vote
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268146/posts
The takedown of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by American Congress
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3268137/posts
Israel’s Leftist Dreams Will End In Nightmare
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268168/posts
Do Israelis Really Think the U.S. Will Come to Their Aid?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3268155/posts
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3268221/posts
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268204/posts
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268233/posts
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3268255/posts
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268277/posts
Even if Likud loses, Netanyahu could become prime minister
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268302/posts
Netanyahu Shifts Tactics as His Likud Party Appears to Slip in Final Surveys
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268340/posts
Estimated 100,000 Rally for Bibi in Tel Aviv
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268416/posts
Tempers Flare In Israel at Key Debate
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268426/posts
Netanyahu: If I’m elected, there will be no Palestinian state [Israel]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268468/posts
Jon Voight Backs Netanyahu In New Ad: ‘Obama Does Not Love Israel’ (video at link)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268467/posts
Israel must repair U.S. ties after election: ex-envoy to Washington [Michael Oren]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268503/posts
Yup. Or labeling the Communist/Democrat left party “blue” and the GOP “red.” We let the left get control of the language.
A desperation move. Betting everything on one last roll.
In 1980, I distinctly remember that Reagan states were true blue and Carter states were red.
Netanyahu: Livni and Herzog are Frightened Liars
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3268530/posts
> “Two things are evident: the first is that they are lying - either that they lied before or they’re lying now. The second thing - they are unable to handle the pressure. If they can’t withstand the pressure of the polls, how will they be able to handle international pressure?”
And in 2012, Zero was bright red and Willard was reddish-pink. Same as 2008. Hopefully it won’t be a three-peat in ‘16.
OK since I do not get all of this.in simple English is this good for Netanhyu or bad for him?
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