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Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon spoke out against the proposed ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, saying that it is "the worst deal" that Israel could possibly agree to. In an interview with 103 FM Radio, Ramon said, "The deal proposed today is the worst of all worlds. In practice, we will end the war. Anyone who thinks that after 42 days, by pressing a button, we will restart the war - is making a mistake. People will return to the Gaza border area, to the north, and it will be very hard to continue the war." "Because it is this way, and...

Dec. 15, 2004 8:29 | Updated Dec. 16, 2004 21:26 Sharon suspends coalition talks By GIL HOFFMANPrime Minister Ariel Sharon and opposition leader Shimon Peres. Photo: AP (File) Prime Minister Ariel Sharon decided to suspend coalition talks with Labor on Thursday night to protest comments by Labor negotiating team chair Dalia Itzik that insulted him. In a speech to the Labor convention Itzik accused Sharon of running towards Labor and hinted that the reason why the prime minister does not want to give up the Justice Ministry in negotiations is connect to the ongoing criminal investigation against him. Likud officials...

Mar. 14, 2003 Dramatic night at Labor Party central committee meet By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND HILARY LEILA KRIEGER Advertisement An evening that began with victory for Labor Party leader Amram Mitzna ended with calls for his resignation after many of his supporters Thursday had left the central committee meeting in Tel Aviv. Labor whip Dalia Itzik called for early party leadership elections within three to four month instead of waiting for next year. The problems started following a show of support, 78 to 46, for a proposal by MK Ephraim Sneh to change the party's political platform to follow the...