Begin and Begin: Israel's election

Article Abstract:

The influence of the late former Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin is very strong in Israel's conservative Likud Party. The current prime minister and party leader Yitzhak Shamir relying on memories of Begin make up for his own lack of charisma. Begin's son Binyamin, a member of parliament, is gaining influence.

Influence, Begin, Menachem, Begin, Binyamin

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Storm warning: Israel

Article Abstract:

Opinion polls are showing that Israel's Likud and Labour parties are running virtually even in the election scheduled in June. Major issues facing Israel and its prime minister Yitzhak Shamir are the Madrid peace talks and the recent influx of Soviet Jews.

Political campaigns, Israeli Labour Party

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Passed-over blues: Israel

Article Abstract:

Israel's Likud party is torn by inner conflicts which threaten its chances in the upcoming elections. Moshe Arens and David Levy have both threatened to leave the party, putting prime minister Yitzhak Shamir in an awkward position.

Levy, David

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