Couscous versus chopped liver: Israel (Ashkenazi versus Sephardi)

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Israel has two main political parties who are also comprised of Israel's two main Jewish communities. The Ashkenazi are of Western origin, while the Sephardi are of Oriental origin. The two groups are still separate and resentful of one another, although intermarriage is beginning to blur distinctions.

Political parties, Ashkenazim, Sephardim

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Which way will Ariel Sharon go now?

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Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon is under great pressure following the Oct 17, 2001, assassination of National Union party leader Rehavam Zeevi. Sharon is under pressure from the right to make a strong military response, but whatever he decides, he risks alienating his coalition partners.

Military policy, Sharon, Ariel

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Bottled up: the Gaza Strip

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Israel cannot completely deny access to workers entering from the Gaza Strip, as many Palestinians depend on jobs in Israel. The Palestine Liberation Organization is negotiating with the Islamic fundamentalist group Hamas to end their rivalry.

Laws, regulations and rules, Israel-Arab conflicts, Arab-Israeli conflicts, Gaza Strip

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