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Netanyahu Sworn In As Prime Minister Of Israel's 32nd Government (Knesset Approves 69-45)
Haaretz ^ | 3/31/2009 | Haaretz

Posted on 03/31/2009 1:42:45 PM PDT by goldstategop

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in late Tuesday to lead Israel 32nd government, after cobbling together a coalition amid rising tensions within his own Likud party and with other leading political figures.

Lawmakers voted 69 to 45 with five abstentions in favor of Netanyahu's right-wing government after a six-hour debate, making Netanyahu prime minister for the second time in 10 years.

The new coalition will comprise 30 ministers and seven deputy ministers. In addition to serving as premier, Netanyahu has also created a position for himself as financial strategy minister and appointed Yuval Steinitz (Likud) to serve as finance minister. Lawmaker Silvan Shalom - Netanyahu's chief party rival - agreed on Tuesday to enter the incoming government as vice premier and regional development minister, after days of a chasm many feared would divide the faction and hamper the ability of the new coalition to function.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Israel
KEYWORDS: benjaminnetanyahu; bhomiddleeast; bibi; israel; knesset; likud; netanyahu; newgovernment; pm
After a six hour debate, the Knesset voted 69-45 to approve Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister. He and his government were sworn in after the vote was taken.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

1 posted on 03/31/2009 1:42:46 PM PDT by goldstategop
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To: goldstategop

Best wishes for PM Netanyahu...I do not envy him at this time but I will pray for him and Israel.


2 posted on 03/31/2009 1:47:34 PM PDT by FlashBack ('0'bama: "Katrina on a Global Level")
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To: goldstategop

Good for him, he is a strong leader unlike ours.


3 posted on 03/31/2009 1:49:20 PM PDT by Islaminaction
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To: FlashBack

Better a strong leader like BiBi than the appeasing lawyer Olmert.
Especially in times like this.


4 posted on 03/31/2009 1:52:58 PM PDT by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: goldstategop

I wonder how long this coalition will last...


5 posted on 03/31/2009 1:59:39 PM PDT by Chet 99
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To: FlashBack

Congrats BiBi! When the U.S. has a weakling, Israel is blessed by G-d with a real Jake - not to be confused with “Uncle Jake” LOL!


6 posted on 03/31/2009 2:02:27 PM PDT by Professor_Leonide (I said to the young man who showed me a photo, "Who can ever be sure what is behind a mask?")
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To: Chet 99
Probably like Winston Churchill just long enough to save the country.
7 posted on 03/31/2009 2:02:54 PM PDT by GonzoGOP (There are millions of paranoid people in the world and they are all out to get me.)
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To: goldstategop

It’s nice to hear some good news for a change.


8 posted on 03/31/2009 2:03:34 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: goldstategop
I would happily swap "President" Obama for Netenyahu.
9 posted on 03/31/2009 2:09:01 PM PDT by Major Matt Mason (The Democrat Party is a criminal enterprise.)
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To: goldstategop

Time to nuke the Iranians, Benny!!!!


10 posted on 03/31/2009 2:28:08 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel
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To: Chet 99

“I wonder how long this coalition will last”

Bibi Netanyahu and Ehud Barak like and respect each other. And the rest of the coalition has no where else to go.


11 posted on 03/31/2009 2:38:41 PM PDT by devere
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To: goldstategop

VIVA BIBI! God truly does move in mysterious ways.


12 posted on 03/31/2009 3:44:24 PM PDT by mombonn (God is looking for spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.)
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